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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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Anna Zacharria's garam masala.
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💔 every 5 minutes in India someone dies from Co 💔 every 5 minutes in India someone dies from Covid - that’s 3000/day - while millions more are going hungry or starving __ Chances are if you are here, you love the people of India as much as we do. We are giving what we can on a few fronts and have found @give_india is a credible way to give. Will you join us? __ Repost from @give_india • Protect families from hunger: Link in Bio of @give_india __ With cities and states going into local lockdowns, families who had barely recovered from the financial struggle brought on by last year’s lockdown, are facing extreme hunger again. Your donation can act as a vaccination to protect them from the epidemic of hunger. #charityfundraiser #charityfundraisers #fundraisers #fundraiser #nonprofitfundraiser #medicalfundraiser #nonprofit #charity #fundraising #giveback #donate #community #support #philanthropy #dogood #givingback #causes #donation #nonprofitorganization #help #socialgood #donations #notforprofit #donatetononprofit #charitableorganization #givebacktothecommunity
This Mango Pie with Date Nut Crust was inspired by This Mango Pie with Date Nut Crust was inspired by the 200-year-old mango tree that we saw while touring the gardens at Kalari Kovilakom in Palakkad. Chef Velu shared that the tree produces a few tonnes of fruit each season. We're quite sure, being an Ayurveda Hospital, the fruits are all used in the most healthful way possible. While this Mango Pie with Date Nut Crust might not cut it in that department, it is much healthier than most pies. The mango purée means little sugar is needed. The crust is not a typical flour and fat formulation but instead dates and nuts are combined for maximal nutrient content. Above all, mango season is a time of hot temperatures. We thought anyone who loves mangoes in season would enjoy a mango pie served chilled. It will be a great way to cool down with each silky sweet bite. Link to the recipe, and more on Ayurveda, in our bio. . . . #mangodesserts #pie #mangopie #fruitpie #mangoes #SouthIndianfood #Indianfood #southindiaroadtrip #cooksandtheircultures #facesplacesandplatesblog #Kerala #GodsOwnCountry #SouthIndia #India #foodtravel #culinarytravel #culinaryroadtrip @kalarikovilakom_cghearth @cghearthayurveda
You'll feel light as a feather after a breakfast o You'll feel light as a feather after a breakfast of Steamed Apple Slices. This is the fare on offer each morning at CGH Kalari Kovilakom - The Palace for Ayurveda. It may not sound like much. But for the guests who will undertake a morning of yoga and treatments, it's an important part of the daily regimen to help them regain balance and health. On days you'd like to eat lighter, this will be an excellent way to start the day. Link to the recipe, and more on Ayurveda, in our bio. . . . #Ayurvedicrecipes #Ayurveda #breakfastideas #steamedapples #morningfood #fruitforbreakfast #SouthIndianfood #Indianfood #southindiaroadtrip #cooksandtheircultures #facesplacesandplatesblog #Kerala #GodsOwnCountry #SouthIndia #India #foodtravel #culinarytravel #culinaryroadtrip @kalarikovilakom_cghearth @cghearthayurveda
This Lemon Rice recipe is another contribution fro This Lemon Rice recipe is another contribution from Chef Velu at Kalari Kovilakom and The Palace for Ayurveda. It's a fantastic side dish for vegetables, dal or seafood. Link to the recipe, and more on Ayurveda, in our bio. . . . #Ayurvedicrecipes #Ayurveda #ricedish #sidedish #lemonrecipe #SouthIndianfood #Indianfood #southindiaroadtrip #cooksandtheircultures #facesplacesandplatesblog #Kerala #GodsOwnCountry #SouthIndia #India #foodtravel #culinarytravel #culinaryroadtrip @kalarikovilakom_cghearth @cghearthayurveda
This vibrant Pumpkin Pigeon Pea Erissery is a trea This vibrant Pumpkin Pigeon Pea Erissery is a treat when travelling through Kerala. Each year at the fall harvest festival of Onum it's an essential part of the banquet feast, or sadya, for that festival. And a whole lot of feasting goes on during that 10 days each year! We are truly delighted chef Velu at Kalari Kovilakom shared the Palace for Ayurveda's version of this dish. We've modified it slightly to adapt to some of the more common pumpkin, or squash, varieties outside of Kerala. With the grated coconut and black pepper, plus a healthy dose of curry leaves, this pairing, or erissery - as it's called in Malayalam - of squash and beans is loaded with the flavours that define Keralan cuisine. We hope this Pumpkin Pigeon Pea Erissery becomes a perennial favourite for you. Link to this recipe and more healthy Ayurvedic dishes in our bio. . . . #Ayurvedicrecipes #Ayurveda #squashrecipes #pigeonpeas #vegetarianrecipes #pumpkinrecipes #SouthIndianfood #Indianfood #southindiaroadtrip #cooksandtheircultures #facesplacesandplatesblog #Kerala #GodsOwnCountry #SouthIndia #India #foodtravel #culinarytravel #culinaryroadtrip @kalarikovilakom_cghearth @cghearthayurveda
Without the use of oil, this Moong Dal Curry is ni Without the use of oil, this Moong Dal Curry is nicely spiced. It hits a home run for flavour and ease of cooking too. Overall, it will leave you feeling light, satiated and refreshed – just like the ideal Ayurveda meal should. This curry recipe is proof that simple can be sublime. In Ayurveda, appreciating the essence of our food leads to a strengthening of our own essence too. Find the link to the recipe for this Moong Dal Curry, and more Ayurvedic dishes, in our bio. . . . #Ayurvedicrecipes #Ayurveda #curryrecipe #moongdal #vegetarianrecipe #healthyrecipe #SouthIndianfood #Indianfood #southindiaroadtrip #cooksandtheircultures #facesplacesandplatesblog #Kerala #GodsOwnCountry #SouthIndia #India #foodtravel #culinarytravel #culinaryroadtrip
Happy International Women’s Day! We’d like to Happy International Women’s Day! We’d like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the women we have learned so much from on our Faces, Places and Plates journey through South India 🙏 We are truly grateful for their generosity and nurturing. They make the world a better place everyday 🌏 __ #iwd2021 #womensupportingwomen #womensday2021 #womencooks #womeninfood #womeninbusiness #womentravelers @theturmerica @nimmyscooking #greenpalmshomestay @chindi_varadarajulu @abidarasheedclt @keralatourism #ktmtravelmart #ktm @tamilnadutourism #southindiaroadtrip #southindia #southindianfood #southindiancooks #facesplacesandplatesblog #foodtravel #cooksandtheircultures
Fresh and organic food are the key medicines in Ay Fresh and organic food are the key medicines in Ayurveda. This recipe for Spinach and Moong Dal Soup is light and simple, easily digestible and loaded with nutrition. The flavour shines through and help lead the eater along the road back to balance and health. Soups like this are a cornerstone in the Ayurvedic way of eating. They make us slow down and pay attention to what we are doing. When we are conscious of what and how we eat, we eat less. The brain reaches its satiety level naturally. This is in stark contrast to the modern day tendency to eat quickly and distractedly. A basic principle of Ayurvedic treatments is that mindful eating helps the body assimilate the full essence of the food. Link to this recipe, and more on Ayurveda, in our bio. . . . #Ayurvedicrecipes #Ayurveda #spinachsoup #moongdal #vegetablesoup #KalariKovilakom #SouthIndianfood #Indianfood #southindiaroadtrip #cooksandtheircultures #facesplacesandplatesblog #Kerala #GodsOwnCountry #SouthIndia #India #foodtravel #culinarytravel #culinaryroadtrip
What makes this Ayurvedic Tomato Soup Ayurvedic? H What makes this Ayurvedic Tomato Soup Ayurvedic? How you prepare it is the key. Many of us sauté aromatics (celery, onion, carrots, garlic) in oil to bring out maximal flavour in soups and sauces. Ayurvedic cooking is much lighter, avoiding unnecessary oils. But that does not mean the results are less flavourful. This Ayurvedic Tomato Soup is a great example. It maximizes flavour by using the freshest organic ingredients possible. Subtle spicing with ginger, garlic, onion and coriander also bring the dish to life. This recipe comes from the professional cooks at Kalari Kovilakom. And they know Ayurveda! Link to recipe in our bio. . . . #Ayurvedicrecipes #Ayurveda #tomatosoup #healthysoup #KalariKovilakom #SouthIndianfood #Indianfood #southindiaroadtrip #cooksandtheircultures #facesplacesandplatesblog #Kerala #GodsOwnCountry #SouthIndia #India #foodtravel #culinarytravel #culinaryroadtrip @kalarikovilakom_cghearth @cghearthayurveda
It's important to have an introduction to Ayurveda It's important to have an introduction to Ayurveda when travelling in South India because it's a term that you'll encounter frequently. We’ve experienced both authentic and less than authentic versions in our travels. What started as an ancient system for wellness has turned into a $4 billion USD per year industry for the state of Kerala alone, which has over 1,400 Ayurveda enterprises. Our crash-course introduction to Ayurveda, the mega 5000-year-old system of complete wellness, is up on our blog now. If you've ever been curious about the foundational elements of Ayurveda, this is a wonderful place to start. Link to our blog in our profile. . . . #Ayurvedalife #Ayurveda #AyurvedaIndia #Ayurvedalifestyle #holistichealth #southindiaroadtrip #cooksandtheircultures #facesplacesandplatesblog #Kerala #GodsOwnCountry #SouthIndia #India #foodtravel #culinarytravel #culinaryroadtrip
Seeing Chef Velayudhan's team at Kalari Kovilakom Seeing Chef Velayudhan's team at Kalari Kovilakom Vengunad (KKV) in action was a chance for us to learn how to put Ayurveda food principles into practice. KKV is known as A Palace for Ayurveda. We popped in for 24 hours on our way south from Wayanad to Kochi. Our micro stay was just long enough to get a feel for the life of the guests and to wonder what it would be like to be in their shoes…not that shoes are necessary here! Join us on the blog (click the link in our bio) for a tour of the palace gardens with Chef Velu, and an inside look at the KKV kitchen during Ayurvedic dinner preparations. Our coming blog posts will feature an introduction to Ayurvedic principles and several Ayurvedic recipes. Please join us. . . . . #Ayurvedalife #Ayurveda #AyurvedaIndia #Ayurvedalifestyle #CGHEarthAyurveda #MeandCGHEarth #KalariKovilakom #holistichealth #SouthIndianfood #Indianfood #southindiaroadtrip #cooksandtheircultures #facesplacesandplatesblog #Kerala #GodsOwnCountry #SouthIndia #India #foodtravel #culinarytravel #culinaryroadtrip @cghearthayurveda @kalarikovilakom_cghearth . . . Thank you to CGH Earth Experience Hotels and the team at Kalari Kovalikom for hosting us during our visit to Palakkad, and to the KTM Society and Travel XS for sponsoring our travel throughout South India in 2016.
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