Sow What ?

It was indeed a devastating sight after the massive cyclone Vardah hit Chennai during December 2016. Broken branches, fallen trees, mangled shrubs and creepers all along the road..all over the city was heart-rending. Restoring trees is a costly affair and we do not have resources to effectively restore trees as yet.Though I believe some volunteer groups are at it which is really heart-warming. We too were forced to cut a tree that had three crows' nests. The tree was 75% uprooted and precariously leaning over the roof. We deliberated for over a week and made sure the birds had abandoned their nests and gave in to the inevitable. Somehow we did not have the heart to throw away the tree. For two reasons: #1 It had become a part of our family, and supported 3-4 bird families. #2 Wanted to minimize the load on landfill and the associated cost of transportation,fuel-usage,                 resultant pollution Here is what we tried to d...

One is sturdy and will grow into a mighty tree. The other is a slender and tender herb. Both have strong flavors . Surprisingly they do not suppress each other.  Think about all the dishes wherein they complement each other... Rasam, Lemon rice, vegetable curries, buttermilk to name a few.  Inclusive yet retaining their individuality.   I am in awe of this pair Kothamalli and Karuvepillai. See how they coexist in this pot before they go hand in hand to make fine food.  Grow them together. And get some food for thought too.