Tag: Poriyal
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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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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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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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Ragi Choco Crepe
delectable, nutritious food for children Ragi! What’s that? Well, it’s a millet. And millets are seeds that are grown in large fields like grains, but with much less water. Millets formed the foundation of agriculture in India and were traditionally part of the Indian palate. We make fermented porridge, ragi balls and roti out of…
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Pumpkin Tendril
Pumpkins are great! It is seldom that someone dislikes a heart pumpkin soup or a pumpkin leaf salad. But did you know that pumpkin tendrils are edible too?! Pumpkin tendrils are essentially the spiral, thin, coiled structures of the creeper. We have found them to be a flavourful addition to salads. They are high in…
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Butterfly Pea
Clitoria ternatea Clitoria ternatea or Butterfly Pea is a locally growing leguminous plant also named “Radha’s Consciousness” by the Mother. It is a vigorously growing perennial trailing, climbing vine that grows in most soil conditions, can withstand drought and thrives in sunny as well as partially-shaded conditions.in Solitude it grows everywhere, we harvest the flowers,…
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Ladies finger stir fry
Poriyal In India, kids are lady’s fingers before their mathematics exam, because apparently it helps! Now, we don’t know if that’s true. What we do know is that this wonder vegetable is filled with nutrients. It is rich in Vitamin C, dietary fibres and Omega 3, helping strengthen immunity, lose weight and boost memory. We…
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Sweet Ragi Porridge
There are times when the prospect of whipping up a breakfast can be intimidating: just for those mornings when the clock seems to be ticking quicker than usual for everyone at home, and there isn’t much time left before school is meant to start for the children. There is one superhero that I am fain…
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Cluster bean stir fry
Cluster beans or Kothavarangai in Tamil, is a legume indigenous to our culture. While green beans are enjoyed by everyone, cluster beans are often forgotten. But this gracious vegetable, deserves to soak in glory, for its health benefits! Cluster beans are super rich in dietary fibres, maintaining heart and digestive health. It contains Vitamin C…