FOOD WALK

  As a part of food-walk, We went to restaurant Papera in Gonikoppal. We had some regional and traditional food of Coorg.

The food which we ordered was really good and tasty. We Ordered something like butter naan, Kadia paneer, veg Biryani which was served with Raita. And then we ordered baby corn Manchurian. The food which we ordered was really good in taste.

At the end they served with some funnel seeds which is good for digestion, regulates the blood pressure, which will also Improves eyesight. The common name for funnel seeds is called as foeniculum vulgare, which is typically grown in vegetable and herb gardens.

Medicinal plants

 Medicinal plants play an important role in day to day life of the people. Herbs are used as food,

as medicines for healthy lifestyle and as natural remedies. Medicinal plants are easy to grow they grow

readily from seeds. Herbs as medicinal plants can be grown easily by dividing the existing plants. Some

important and common medicinal plants grown are Tulsi.

1.Kacha Pulli: Kacha Pulli or the Coorg dark vinegar is a dark tart vinegar made from the fruit known as Pana Puli (Garcinia Gummi Gutta) which belongs to the Garcinia family. This vinegar is known for its distinct taste and color and mainly for the flavor it adds to the traditional Pandi Curry. Kachampuli is used in many vegetarian and non-veg dishes native to the region as a souring agent and preservative. We source our Kachampuli from the best farms in Coorg, is pure and not adulterated or diluted.

2.Tulsi (OcimumTenuiflorum)

Ocimu tenuiflorum, commonly known as holy basil, tulsi or Tulasi and tamole, damole, or domole in Fiji, is an aromatic perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and widespread as a cultivated plant throughout the Southeast Asian tropics.

2.Neem (Azadirachtaindica)

Azadirachta indica, commonly known as neem, Neem is a fast-growing tree that can reach a height of 15–20 meters (49–66 ft), and rarely 35–40 m (115–131 ft). It is evergreen, shedding many of its leaves during the dry winter months. The branches are wide and spreading. The fairly dense crown is roundish and may reach a diameter of 20–25 m (66–82 ft).