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Local food is the very heart of community. It is the adhesive that binds us all together, our one true collective need, beyond opinions and ideals, concepts and beliefs. Local food is our lowest common denominator. It is the foundation upon which whole civilisations have been built! People coming together in cooperation over this collective…

You have read about how drumstick is full of antioxidants, beta-carotene, vitamin c and help control blood sugar, lactation, bone strength and anemia? This is a great way to get your kids to eat drumsticks, and sneak it into their diets. This yummy-tummy drumstick soup is so easy to make, and easy to love. Chop…

Moringa is the nutritional foundation of Tamil culture and this beautiful tree is found in almost every home in Tamil nadu. Drumstick leaves which we call Murungai keerai in Tamil and also known as Drumstick spinach are the delicate leaves of the drumstick trees! And yes, they are edible! There are so many diverse ways…

Vetrilai Karpuravalli Kashayam This tonic is a superb remedy against cough and cold! It also takes care of issues with indigestion, and is suitable for adults and children alike. If someone you know has been suffering for some time from a cold, giving them this remedy 3 mornings in a row will almost certainly cure…

The velvety thick green leaves of this unique perennial give off a herbal smell that’s hard to resist. Just like tulsi, this plant can be easily grown in pots and can be seen in almost all homes in India. At Solitude we love growing this plant as one of our chief herbs and we use…

Aloe vera is part of the Cactaceae (cacti) family. It is a truly shamanic plant. The plant’s epithet vera – means true or genuine. The leaves of the Aloe plant are thick and fleshy, containing a slippery moisture-rich ‘gel’. It is best known for its powerful properties in treating burns, healing wounds, and soothing rashes.…

The children from TLC, an Auroville school came regularly to Solitude over the period of a few months. They harvested, prepared, and cooked their school lunch. Engaging them in this.

Imagine a plant that grows wild, requires no care whatsoever, and yet yields abundant fruit, packed with nutrients and flavor!! Sundakkai (Solanum torvum), also known as Turkey Berry – is one of the historical pillars of Tamil cuisine and heritage! Turkey Berry is a wild Eggplant, known in Hindi as Junglee Baingan. It grows as…