Cauliflower growing in 40 Deg heat in Ollur Kerala

Cauliflower is a winter vegetable but now cultivated extensively in Kerala also. Thanks to the cool winter months for the last several years. Even it is misty these days in late March. No wonder, I could harvest such a lovely Cauliflower over the weekend. It was almost 40 degrees last Friday. 

Parsley grown at home in Ollur Kerala

Home grown Parsley, Tomatoes, Egg Plants make up a great combination for a Salad. Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Disano Pitted Olives are perfect for the Salad

Ash Gourd and Salad Cucumber in Ollur Kerala

Growing vegetables is not easy. You have to bear the mosquito bites, rashes on your skin from the leaves of vegetables...but to eat organic home grown vegetables is a wonderful experience. And seeing a Strawberry plant flower, grow into a red little Strawberry is magical.

Winter Vegetables in Ollur Thrissur Kerala

Winter Veggies are getting more popular in Kerala these days.... I tried Cauliflower last year and was happy to get some home grown stuff without poison and pesticides. This year I am growing more in grow bags. Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Lettuce, Parsley, Celery, Chili etc. See here is also flower on a Strawberry plant I got luckily from a Stall in the recently concluded BIOFACH India Agri Expo. I begged the Stall people from Pune to give me a Strawberry Plant which they brought only for display and not for sale. 

Brinjal Masala with Cheese and roasted Groundnut

Baingan or Egg Plant is Sauteed in Oil. Red Chili gives a spicy touch. Cheese is added. Roasted Ground Nut is used to garnish the dish. Good for Paratha, Chappathi and Nan....

Soya bean is a wonderful lentil which is a storehouse of vitamins and protein. It is a favorite is the Western world mostly prepared in Tomato Sauce. Here is a yummy dish prepared in Indian style.
The gravy is made of Tomato & Onion crushed in a mixie to make a thick paste. It is then sauteed in oil. African Coriander leaves are used to garnish.

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