In most South Indian homes, summer is not complete without a cold glass of Kambu Koozh. Long before the term “superfood” became a marketing buzzword, this grain was the reliable base for a nutritious meal that could keep a person going all day in the heat. Scientifically known as Pennisetum glaucum, pearl millet is a naturally gluten-free grain that is much more than a simple rice substitute. While many people are just now discovering millets, they have been a foundation of the Indian diet for centuries. This grain is packed
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SALT / THE TASTE OF LIFE
“Salt is born of the purest parents the sun and the sea” -Pythagoras One natural taste, the taste, and necessity of life, its presence is not felt but its absence makes all foods tasteless. A natural cure used since ancient times in all historic communities to pre-historic culture as a seasoning, condiment, preservative a disinfectant, deodorizer, stabilizer of soil for construction, softener, a component of the ceremonial offering, a unit of exchange, and a symbol of friendship. It is estimated that there are 14,000 different uses of salt. Salty flavor