Category: 365 Days
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Sweet Potatoes Cubes
Sweet potatoes are a highly nutritious root vegetable that’s rich in beta-carotene and dietary fiber, making them an excellent addition to any diet. They’re not only delicious but also serve as a great ground cover, which is essential in permaculture systems. At Solitude, we prepare sweet potatoes in various ways, and one of the simplest…
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Satanai keerai kuzhambu
Satanai keerai is a wild spinach that has been a part of Tamil Nadu’s culinary heritage for centuries. However, most people don’t know what it is anymore. But, the elderly women grazing goats and working in farmlands still cherish and preserve this leafy green as an intrinsic part of their culture. This dish is easy…
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Ivy gourd chutney
Have you ever heard of the Ivy Gourd? This wild-growing vine has tender leaves that can be used in salads, but its bright red fruits are often overlooked. These little guys are just a few inches long and have an interesting texture and slightly sweet flavor. And when they’re made into a chutney, they become…
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Jackfruit and mango smoothie
Our busy modern lives have caused us to overlook the versatility and health benefits of certain fruits like jackfruit and mangoes. These fruits are in abundance during the summer season but often neglected in favor of more familiar options like apples and berries. One simple and delicious way to incorporate these fruits into our diet…
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Purple joy weed poriyal
Have you ever heard of purple joy weed? This delightful wild amaranth is a true gem of our bioregion, and it’s time we start paying attention to it. As its name suggests, Brazilian joy weed is known for its vibrant colors that range from deep purple to green. And the best part? It’s edible and…
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Saving Seeds
Have you heard about the awesome benefits of saving corn seeds? If not, buckle up because you’ll be mind blown! As we move toward a more tech-savvy world, we must remember the importance of preserving our environment and its incredible biodiversity. Corn is a staple food in many cultures worldwide and comes in a vast…
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Vegan Sushi
Sushi is a popular Japanese dish known for its unique taste and texture. But did you know that you can also make vegan sushi that is just as delicious? At Solitude, we have devised a creative way to make vegan sushi using a substitute for seaweed (nori) that is readily available in our surroundings. We…
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Ponnanganni spinach kootu
Ponnagani is one of the most tasty tamil spinaches. Its completely wild, and still very much known in the Tamil culture. “Pon” in tamil means gold, and the saying goes that if you eat this spinach, your skin will glow like gold. Its not only good for your skin but also good for the liver…
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Pidi Kozhukattai
Pidi Kozhukattai is a common delicacy in Tamil Nadu. It is prepared for special occasions. It’s not only delicious but also amazingly nutritious and gluten-free. Soak red rice for 1 hour and grind it into flour. Steam the rice flour for 15 minutes. Add coconut, jaggery, cardamom powder, roasted green gram (moong dal), and peanut…
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Sundakkai poriyal
Sundakkai or turkey berry is an highly nutritious wild vegetable. In Tamil Nadu, this vegetable is still eaten, but mainly in a dish called vathal kuzhambu. However, this vegetable can be used in many dishes. Here is how we make a poriyal or sabji with it. Smash the turkey berry or sundakkai with a samsher,…