Author: Archana
-
Garden Series – Maanganaari
Botanical name – Cosmos Sulphureus Common name – Maanganaari in malayalam, Cosmos in English. Native – Mexico. Plant can be propagated through seeds and it grows like weed. Courtesy – My Amma A.
Written by
·
-
Cocoleaf Crafts for Kids
Remember these toys we used to make in childhood days? If you hail from Bangalore, get your kids this Sunday ie, 3 June to Ragi Kana Santhe between 11AM-2PM for creating these wonder toys. Don’t miss this opportunity! FB event – https://www.facebook.com/events/106587220205547/ Ragi Kana FB page – https://www.facebook.com/ragikana/ Ragi Kana in Google maps – https://goo.gl/maps/mUSYFBohWhS2
Written by
·
-
Kuruva Rice
Kuruva is a 200+ year old natural and traditional rice variety from Wayanad, Kerala. It has very high fiber content and helps to control diabetes. Yet another rice variety from my Amma’s kitchen. A.
Written by
·
-
Mulayari – Bamboo Rice
It is actually the seeds which are collected from bamboo flowers. High in protein, helps to reduce cholestrol level, has anti-diabetic properties. When I was opening the packet of rice for the click, accidentally, I spewed few grains on the floor. Amma came and told me to ‘perukify’ (pick) each and every grain with the…
Written by
·
-
Rakthashali Rice
Rakthashali is one of the rarest red rice varieties with high medicinal value and believed to be extinct in this part of the world. It is widely mentioned in puranas and ancient texts of Ayurveda as having properties potent enough to cure many ailments, including cancer. Ayurveda says this variety of rice, dating its use…
Written by
·
-
Thavala kannan Rice :O
My parents consume the traditional unpolished rice varieties according to the availability. The varieties are not readily accessible in near by stores. They have to travel minimum 40kms+ to next town and purchase it. During every visit, we can learn new names of rice varieties. This time it is thavala kannan(literal translation-Frog eyed). This is…
Written by
·
MY LITTLE THOUGHTS LANE 