A peep Into Green Cooking and sustainability
through Rich Bhārathiya ancient
culinary practices.
Tamil Nādu(தமிழ்நாடு) is one of the southern states of India, which is
known for its rich culture, heritage, Traditions, Music, Art and Architecture. Traditional,
culinary and its strict preparation methods have a distinct space and many of
them still stand as signature dish in modern culinary feats. Here I have
discussed in brief about “Urukai” and Tamil Brahmin Filter Coffee.
“Green
Cooking and sustainability” imply yields and products that are commendatory to
the environment promoting sustainability. In the yesteryears, food and
consumables were brought by Local sourcing, nature connected cooking and
non-synthetic farming and were of Minimal waste. One aspect of minimal waste is
“Preservation” of food.
The process of food
conservancy was(is) again a simple process, with ingredients around us in
day-to-day life. Here, I want to talk about ஊறுகாய் – “Ürukāi”
My grandma, Amma
usually prepare pickles with the brine – usually salt water, turmeric, gingelly
oil and dry chilies this is stored in stone pot (Kalchatti) and serve with
wooden spatula. I remember seasonal vegetables like Māvadu (tender baby
mangoes), uppunārtahi (Citron in salt) were prepared in summer and used through
the year.
Preparing
Pickle at home is one of the habile skills in India and is known by different
names across the country – Uppinakaayi in Kannada, Pachadi in Telugu, Ürukāi in
Tamil, Uppillittuthu in Malayalam, Loncha in Marathi, Athanu in Gujarati, and
achar in Sanskrit and later in Hindi. Generally, these delectables are most
available side dish in every household. These pickles survive for long periods
without any synthetic preservatives.
Here I have to mention dome soul filling delights prepared by my (Pāti) Grandma and Amma (Mom) – Māngai (Semi Ripen Mango) Thokku, ( Baby mangoes )Māvadu stored in kachitti a stone vessel ( Kal satti), Māhālikizhangu (Root of Decalepis hamiltonii ) pickles. Each one has unique preparation method.
Pickling
has evolved into a culinary art, and is a core in Indian cuisine made from a
variety of spices, oils, sweeteners, and vegetables. Ancient Indian knew
economics of conservation by prolonging life for food and thereby aiding
minimal waste generation. Event today ever household A pickle is always sought
after as a tasty accompaniment for rice with curd or buttermilk.
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