Spices
May 29, 2021
The earliest memory of turmeric for me is associated with my grandmother. As a kid, I grew up around a lot of livestock. So, every time the cows/buffaloes used to get wounded or would calve my grandmother used to be ready along with the cowherd to tend to the animal.... Read More
January 15, 2021
Kachampuli or Coorg Vinegar is a household must have ingredient (generally made at home, bought or at times begged or borrowed from relatives). People of Coorg and Kerala use it in their day-to-day dishes. This liquid is considered black gold and people who use it will swear by the flavour... Read More
November 23, 2020
Aye!!! Don’t touch or eat the red or green fruit of that plant! shrilled my mother at the eight-year-old me, one evening, when we came across a bushy shrub in the estate. This moment is still fresh in my memory and I was very curious to know why she was... Read More
August 17, 2020
My family and I look forward to visit Coorg every other weekend away from the hustle and bustle of busy Bengaluru. The quick drive down in the first flush of light adds to the beauty of the journey. Most of the time we arrive in the Manteri estate when the... Read More
August 17, 2020
Black peppercorn is a must have condiment in most households across the world. This spice which is used in a variety of cuisines is more than just a kitchen staple. Traditional medicine too finds use for this ‘King of Spice’ in their concoctions. Black pepper is probably one of the... Read More