I grew up assuming certain things as blessings, but it took marriage, more importantly, motherhood to really understand its true meaning. In the last few years, the so called simple things have become invaluable instead of what is usually constituted by the general dictum of the society. Being able to visit a farm and buy my produce is something I count among blessings. Though ideally, I would love to grow my own produce, I realize that it really is – an ideal situation. When it happens, I would be ecstatic but until then I am thankful for the organic farms nearby.
I see the produce growing every day, when I pass by it to drop my little one off to school. To see them in their glory and then to go buy them is bliss. Their taste speaks for them. They need no unnecessary additions, no camouflage, no decorations; they inspire this humble cook to present them in their best dress at the dining table. Their best, in this case, is simplicity ‘cos less is more.
Whenever I want to showcase an ingredient at its fullest flavor, I resort to South Indian cuisine. Its one of the best cuisines to opt when you get fresh produce. The light seasoning adds but does not distract from the main ingredient’s flavor. Like this humble, extremely simple dish today made from green beans and carrots.
Tempered with Southern spices and flecked with coconut, it tastes sublime. It gets done in a jiffy and the only effort is in chopping the veggies. My mother made this often enough but without the coconut and it pairs extremely well with South Indian Menu like Sambar Sadam, Rasam Sadam etc. Adapt it to your liking.(...)
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