Category Archives: Vegetarian

Amal Tamara – Experiences

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Caroline Radhakrishnan

Imagine waking up to a view of the sun playing peek-a-boo in between the coconut tree trunks as it rises across the shimmering waters of the Vembanad Lake. Well at the Amal Tamara, you will definitely not be lolling around … Continue reading →

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Amal Tamara – Wellness Cuisine

Posted on November 21, 2022 by Caroline Radhakrishnan

‘Care for a glass of Burgundy ma’am?’ ‘No thanks, I will just have a Beetroot juice please’ The USP of Amal Tamara’s cuisine is to make ‘invalid food’ seem very very ‘valid’ indeed 😀 The purely vegetarian ayurvedic menu incorporates … Continue reading →

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Amal Tamara – Overview

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Caroline Radhakrishnan

It’s a Luxury retreat, it’s a Five star resort … No, its a hospital!!! Nestled inside the little locality of Ponnad in rural Kerala, a new entity has taken birth in April 2022. This fledgling opens out its wings and … Continue reading →

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Akshayakalpa – Organic vegetable garden (Updates)

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Caroline Radhakrishnan

As mentioned in the heading, this is a post that gives an updated version on my earlier 4 year old blog about Akshayakalpa’s Organic vegetable garden and what better ‘Before and After picture’ to start with, than that of Rathnamma, … Continue reading →

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Akshayakalpa – Farm Visit Program

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Caroline Radhakrishnan

Sounds of laughter and excited chatter fill the clean, unpolluted air. Little children run around unhampered by the usual constraints of the city, while their parents merely watch indulgently, knowing that their little ones are in safe territory. This is … Continue reading →

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Cowpea Chutney (Barbati Baata)

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Caroline Radhakrishnan

A few years ago I was invited to write about a dine in event organized by a group of people who were providing authentic, regional dining experiences in people’s homes. The concept was great because it opened up opportunities for … Continue reading →

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Ripe Banana skin chutney

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Caroline Radhakrishnan

While I have never been a person to waste food, this year of lockdown has made me go even further and utilize the parts of fruits and vegetables which what one would normally consider as waste.  You can see some … Continue reading →

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Rava Oats Idli

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Caroline Radhakrishnan

Hurriedly placing this recipe here because I have already posted and promised it on Instagram. Bear with the bare recipe until I revert and fluff up the post with the usual accompanying frills and trimmings 😀 This recipe has been … Continue reading →

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Chiguru Farm – Cuisine

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Caroline Radhakrishnan

Food is always the most exciting part of my travel blogs and when the cuisine is traditional and regional and rustic, then my joy (and jaw) goes into overdrive 😀 The primary focus in Chiguru farm, is on authentic local … Continue reading →

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Orange Rind Pickle

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Caroline Radhakrishnan

This year has been about using up every possible ingredient without much wastage. Covid lockdown created a sudden shortage of hitherto easily available produce and while I have always been a proponent of low wastage, this time I stretched myself … Continue reading →

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