Category: 365 Days
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Kanthari chilly
Kanthari chilly is a weed! It grows on its own without any effort! It grows with very less water and is found in abundance! Kanthari chilly is also listed as one of the top 10 spicy chilies in the world and is a very aromatic and tasty spice! So, if a plant like this with…
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Stir fried Vitamin Plant Greens
Thavasi Keerai Poriyal In southeast Asia, leaves of the Vitamin Plant commonly known as sweet leaf, katuk, are popularly used as a highly nutritious leaf.There is no wonder that it is valued for its nutrition, if one examines the diversity of micronutrients and protein that it has to offer. That a Tamil name exists for…
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Thuthuvalai Rasam / soup
Centella and Asiatic pennywort Thuthuvalai is a climbing plant that grows locally in our Bioregion as a ‘weed’. It has been part of the local Flora since time immemorial. And it has been used traditionally in the treatment of fever and common colds, among other respiratory problems. The leaves are most commonly used as an…
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Thippili / Indian Long Pepper
Piper longum Thippili, or Piper longum, is endemic to India. If you thought that Tomatoes, Peanuts, Chilies and Potatoes were Indian, you would be surprised to know that they all came from South America in the 17th century. Thippili on the other hand is an ancient Indian plant and its relevance in Ayurveda is quite…
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Guava Leaves
The more mature leaves of the guava tree can also be boiled to make a leaf tea with, adding lemon and sweetener as per our preference. The astringency of Guava leaves makes them very good for strengthening gums. We even grind the dried leaves and add that to a tooth powder mix! Guava leaves help…
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Peanut sesame laddu
If you’re looking for a protein packed, sweet treat, or a small pre-workout snack, you’ve come to the right place! The Solitude special Laddu, is a favourite! Everyone from kids to adults loves it! You wouldn’t believe how simple it is to make. Blend together roasted peanuts, roasted white sesame seeds, jaggery powder and roasted…
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Acerola Cherry / Barbados Cherry
Malpighia emarginata The Acerola is a shrub-like plant which is believed to have originated in southern Mexico and the Caribbean,It thrives here in India as well. It blooms in delicate clusters of small, pretty pink flowers that go on to produce delicious, tart cherry-like berries. The berries have been used in modern and folk medicine.…
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Pumpkin soup
Pumpkin can sometimes be a tricky vegetable. It is difficult to incorporate new foods into your diet when you are not used to it. Kids love this Pumpkin soup with coconut milk. It’s a simple and subtle way of trying new vegetables like the pumpkin. In this bio-region, pumpkins are quite commonly grown, but people…
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Taro / Arbi
Colocasia esculenta Taro is believed to have been one of the earliest cultivated plants. Arbi is how it is known in Hindi, and Seppankizhangu in Tamil. It is thought to be native to Southern India and Southeast Asia, but is now widely naturalized, including in Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas. It is one of…
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Eating Neem Leaves
After the monsoon, the Neem tree begins to sprout delicate, tender new leaves that have traditionally been eaten as a gut cleanser and blood purifier. As a health tonic It is recommended that you eat the freshly plucked tender Neem leaves during 9 days of the Chaitra Navratri festival that occurs sometime around March-April (according…