Native and Natural: Growing Organic Coffee in Chikmagalur, Karnataka
Established by a father-daughter duo, Native and Natural is an organic producer relying on naturally available resources to grow their coffee.
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Jolada Kadabu (Jowar Dumplings with Wild Edible Greens)
A healthy snack that can even double as a meal, the Jolada Kadabu is cherished in several Kannadiga households. It brings together the goodness of jowar with the unique flavours of wild greens.
Mudali Rava Fry
Sumeet Kaur of Spudnik Farms documents the recipe of a simple rava fry, a specialty of the Kunbi community. The Kunbis use mudali for this preparation, a unique tuber they preserve and cultivate in the Western Ghats.
What Makes Joida a Hotspot for Tuber Diversity?
Sumeet Kaur, founder of Spudnik Farms and tuber enthusiast, talks to Mukta Patil about these resilient root vegetables, how the Kunbi community preserve and worship them, and making mudali bharta at home.
How ‘Local’ is the Mid Day Meal?
Zoya Naaz Rehmaan explores whether the Mid Day Meals in different states consider the everyday dietary habits of the students they cater to.
Kulith ani Kooka Koddel
This kulith ani kooka koddel, a family recipe from Chef Ashwini Pai, is a warm and comforting Mangalorean curry that uses the chinese potato, a winter produce from the coastal regions of Karnataka.
Congress Kadlekai Masala
Looking to make a quick snack? Made of peanuts, this spicy dish has its roots in Bangalore’s Lalbagh.
Tani Naturals: Zero Waste Cold-pressed Oils
Based in Karnataka, Tani Naturals is known for its first cold-pressed oils made of peanuts, sesame, niger, and other seeds.
Can Permaculture Offer Hope in a Climate-insecure World?
By rejecting the use of chemicals and improving soil health, permaculture can produce food that is healthier and, in some cases, even yield greater harvests. But can it feed India’s 1.4 billion population, asks Sohel Sarkar.
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