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A South Indian Spice Primer from Mr. Abraham’s Spice Garden in Kumily

Our friend Mr. Abraham has a two acre spice garden surrounding his home and two more gardens nearby. They are completely organic and open for tours. Lunch can be booked. In our previous post, we described our day in the spice garden in his backyard. Now, with Pauli-Ann’s beautiful photos, we want to lead you …

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Mr. Abraham of Abraham's Spice Garden.
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Mr. Abraham and his Spice Garden

I’m excited to write this piece for you because Mr. Abraham’s Spice Garden is a must every time we visit Kerala. As a cook, it’s the kind of place that I dreamed of experiencing because it is chockablock full of spices. I had always longed to see where and how spices grew. I imagined a …

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  • Bitter Gourd Pickle ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ All Indian food goes better with an astringent chutney or pickle on the side. This is a quick and easy recipe for a pickle that can be as hot or as mild as you like. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We used one teaspoon of the chilli powder but the recipe from chef Jerry Matthew at Spice Village called for six! Some like it hot indeed! Chef Matthew put the spice in Spice Village. Find the recipe link in our bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #50milediet #localknowledge #eatlocal #bittergourd #pickle #bittergourdpickle #sidedishes #meandcghearth⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #southindiaroadtrip #cooksandtheircultures #facesplacesandplatesblog #Periyar #Kerala #GodsOwnCountry #SouthIndia #India #foodtravel #culinarytravel #SouthIndianfood #Indianfood #Indiancuisine #Keralacuisine ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank you to chef Jerry Matthew, for his time when we visited and his wonderfully efficient correspondence when we sought the special recipes of The 50 Mile Diet restaurant. Thanks to CGH Earth Experience for supporting our stay at Spice Village and so many others in their incredible collection of hotels. Many thanks also to the KTM Society and Travel XS for sponsoring our travel throughout South India in 2016.
  • Honey Baked Yogurt with Jackfruit Varatti. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There’s so much to like about this dish. Jackfruit is a beloved food of South India and when in season locals dice the fresh ripe fruit, combine it with a bit of ghee and jaggery, and boil off the liquid to create a dry jam or veratti. This jackfruit verrati tastes great served atop this cool, rich yogurt recipe. Another great local recipe from Spice Village’s chef Jerry Matthew and 50 Mile Diet Restaurant. Find the recipe link in our bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #50milediet #localknowledge #eatlocal #jackfruitrecipes #varatti #yogurtrecipes #dessert #meandcghearth⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #southindiaroadtrip #cooksandtheircultures #facesplacesandplatesblog #Periyar #Kerala #GodsOwnCountry #SouthIndia #India #foodtravel #culinarytravel #SouthIndianfood #Indianfood #Indiancuisine #Keralacuisine ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank you to chef Jerry Matthew, for his time when we visited and his wonderfully efficient correspondence when we sought the special recipes of The 50 Mile Diet restaurant. Thanks to CGH Earth Experience for supporting our stay at Spice Village and so many others in their incredible collection of hotels. Many thanks also to the KTM Society and Travel XS for sponsoring our travel throughout South India in 2016.
  • Paliyakudi Ammachi Kaada – Grilled Quail with a Mint and Green Chilli Marinade. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Paliyakudi is a tribal village in the Idukki district of Kerala. Ammachi is the word for grandmother. Kaada means quail. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This recipe is a recreation of this beloved dish, which the chefs at 50 Mile Diet Restaurant in Spice Village collected from the Paliyakudi people. Recipe link in our bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #50milediet #localknowledge #eatlocal #quail #poultry #greenchilli #mint #meandcghearth⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #southindiaroadtrip #cooksandtheircultures #facesplacesandplatesblog #Periyar #Kerala #GodsOwnCountry #SouthIndia #India #foodtravel #culinarytravel #SouthIndianfood #Indianfood #Indiancuisine #Keralacuisine ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank you to chef Jerry Matthew, for his time when we visited and his wonderfully efficient correspondence when we sought the special recipes of The 50 Mile Diet restaurant. Thanks to CGH Earth Experience for supporting our stay at Spice Village and so many others in their incredible collection of hotels. Many thanks also to the KTM Society and Travel XS for sponsoring our travel throughout South India in 2016.
  • Beetroot Patties with Peanut Salsa. This recipe is a dish we tried at CGH Spice Village’s 50 Mile Diet Restaurant. Chef Jerry Matthew kindly shared the recipe. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The restaurant’s aim is to serve food grown within the 50 mile radius from the restaurant. Fortunately, the hotel is located close to an area of Tamil Nadu known as the cumbum, one of the most fertile valleys in South India. Both beetroots and peanuts flourish there, and this is a delightful and sophisticated way to combine them. Recipe link in our bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #50milediet #localknowledge #eatlocal #beetroot #patties #peanutsalsa #meandcghearth #vegetarianrecipes⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #southindiaroadtrip #cooksandtheircultures #facesplacesandplatesblog #Periyar #Kerala #GodsOwnCountry #SouthIndia #India #foodtravel #culinarytravel #SouthIndianfood #Indianfood #Indiancuisine #Keralacuisine ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank you to chef Jerry Matthew, for his time when we visited and his wonderfully efficient correspondence when we sought the special recipes of The 50 Mile Diet restaurant. Thanks to CGH Earth Experience for supporting our stay at Spice Village and so many others in their incredible collection of hotels. Many thanks also to the KTM Society and Travel XS for sponsoring our travel throughout South India in 2016.
  • While Westerners tend to think of the word homely as something unattractive in appearance, the British influence in India meant the word was also used to represent something intimate, pleasant and warm from one’s home. This recipe for Homely Turkey shared with us by Chef Gerry Matthew of spice Village, comes from an old Kumily family. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We love the use of freshly ground cinnamon and the depth of flavor that comes from the ingredients in the brown gravy. This is one of our absolute favourites of all the dishes we’ve learned to make in our South Indian travels. Recipe link in bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #50milediet #localknowledge #eatlocal #turkeyrecipe #meandcghearth #homely⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #southindiaroadtrip #cooksandtheircultures #facesplacesandplatesblog #Periyar #Kerala #GodsOwnCountry #SouthIndia #India #foodtravel #culinarytravel #SouthIndianfood #Indianfood #Indiancuisine #Keralacuisine ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank you to chef Jerry Matthew, for his time when we visited and his wonderfully efficient correspondence when we sought the special recipes of The 50 Mile Diet restaurant. Thanks to CGH Earth Experience for supporting our stay at Spice Village and so many others in their incredible collection of hotels. Many thanks also to the KTM Society and Travel XS for sponsoring our travel throughout South India in 2016.
  • The CGH Earth Experience at Spice Village in Periyar is our home away from home when we visit this lush area of South India, renowned for its historic spice gardens, cultural displays in dance and martial arts, and outdoor adventures within the Periyar Tiger Reserve. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Spice Village gracefully and sustainably embodies the essence of this area. From its thatched roofs in the traditional way of the local Mannan tribespeople to its organic garden, “50 Mile Diet” Restaurant, yoga sanctuary, Ayurvedic spa, and tree-lined paths which identify the indigenous species of Kerala, there is much to enjoy at this property. For full details visit our story on the blog now. Link in bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #50milediet #localknowledge #homeawayfromhome #meandcghearth ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #southindiaroadtrip #cooksandtheircultures #facesplacesandplatesblog #Periyar #Kerala #GodsOwnCountry #SouthIndia #India #foodtravel #culinarytravel #SouthIndianfood #Indianfood #Indiancuisine #Keralacuisine ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank you to CGH Earth Experience for supporting our stay at Spice Village and so many others in their incredible collection of hotels. Many thanks also to the KTM Society and Travel XS for sponsoring our travel throughout South India in 2016.

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