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Millet (Navane) Pongal

12/8/2018

Foxtail Millet which is also a healthy gluten-free replacement to rice is better known by its regional names like Navane, Thinai, Kangni or Korra. It has multiple health benefits like - it helps in maintaining the blood sugar level, lowers bad cholesterol level and helps in weight loss.

Ingredients:

Navane 3/4th cup
Moong Dal 1/2 cup
Cashew 8-10
Black Pepper 1 tbsp
Jeera 1 tbsp
Copra 3-4pcs
Oil 3 tbsp
Curry Leaves

Directions:

1. Wash the Navane and the Moong Dal well and add around 4 glasses of water.
2. Cook in the cooker on medium flame for 3 whistles.
3. In the mixer jar, powder the Pepper, Jeera, Curry leaves and Copra coarsely.
4. Take some oil in the pan, add the pieces of cashewnut, coarsely powdered spices and fry till light brown.
5. Then add the cooked Navane and Moong Dal. Add salt as required and mix well.
6. Boil for a few minutes. Serve hot.

Planet or Plastic?

31/7/2018

The local shop owner packed the rice in a gunny bag and handed it over to the lady. He removed 2 biscuits from the glass jar and wrapped it in an old newspaper for her little one. The lady then went to the milk booth and waited her turn in line, and as she reached the counter she kept her steel flask under the milk dispenser and inserted 2 coins. On her way home, she stopped by the vegetable vendor and filled her cloth bag with her son’s favourite vegetables.

This was how life in India was, before we became completely dependent on plastic for all our daily needs.
But today everything is packaged conveniently and delivered to our doorstep.

A recent article in the journal Science Advances by an industrial ecologist from the University of California, calculated the total volume of all plastic ever produced as 8.3bn tonnes. Of this, some 6.3bn tonnes is now waste - and 79% of that is in landfill or the natural environment.
This vast amount of waste has been driven by modern life, where plastic is used for many throwaway or "single use" items, from water bottles and nappies to cutlery (straws) and cotton buds.

Is it really that difficult for us to get rid of plastic? No.
We do have multiple options available for these everyday "single use" plastic items that we seem to think we cannot live without. Some of the easiest ones to get rid of are plastic bottles, covers and straws.

We have a range of amazing bamboo products that are great alternatives to plastic and an environment friendly option. Do check them out at our store.

Bamboo straws
Bamboo tooth brushes
Bamboo combs
Bamboo soap dish

Let us try and do our bit to contribute to a sustainable planet.
Go Green. Go Organic.

October 12th, 2012

12/10/2012

The month of October started off well with Vriksh participating in the organic fair - Bhoomi Utsav.It was held in a school premises on Sarjapur road. The arrangement were excellent.As it was Gandhi Jayanthi all hummed Raghupati raghava......The rustic environment of this school gave it a carnival feeling with lots of families turning up.Well the crowd in South Bangalore seem more connected to organic and knew about the products.We hope many more such fairs are held in the city to bring awareness about organic products.

Organic - What is it?

30/8/2012

Well, another month has gone by... and we are happy to say that we were listed in an article about organic shops in the city, in the latest issue of the 'Food Lovers' magazine . Do check it out.

Organic, is a term that has gained popularity in the recent times. But is it something new? No, on the contrary it takes us back to our roots - To a time when crops were grown without the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Food is a ‘language’ spoken in every culture. Making this language organic allows for an important cultural revolution whereby diversity and biodiversity are embraced and chemical toxins and environmental harm are radically reduced, if not eliminated. Organic refers to a way of growing and processing food.

Why organic? No single reason can be stated to answer this question. But we can definitely say that you would not only be doing yourself and your health a favor but also doing your bit to save the environment. Designed by intent to kill living organisms, persistent pesticides can be harmful to wildlife and human health, especially as they contaminate our food, air and water or accumulate in our cells. Organic farmers nourish the soil that feeds our food. Research shows that organically-produced foods are higher in antioxidants and other nutrients than their conventional counterparts.

As health conscious consumers we have chosen an organic way of life. In today's world with disappearing greenery and increasing pollution, Vriksh wants to be a canopy for people to flock under, eat right, live healthy and be happy .
Keep Chemicals Out of the Air, Water, Soil and our Bodies. Protect Future Generations!

To know more about organic food, farming and practices, follow our blog. ☺

6 Month Milestone

30/7/2012

And just like that, 6 months have passed !

It started off with a culinary passion-food that was tasty yes, but at the same time wholesome, healthy and nutritious. And culminated in an organic endeavor - an endeavor to promote and present products that are pure, pristine and people-friendly. In many ways, an extension of the initial premise.

And hence you will find almost any raw ingredient, our commitment to ensure you have the right building blocks for a safe and healthy future. But we've gone further-and crafted our own bits and bites too... All for your taking !

This then, was the scripted, 1st chapter, in a sense, of the Vriksh story.
But it's the unscripted next chapter thats the real masterpiece. Written by it's many patrons, it's well wishers and it's critics, over 6 months now. It has taught us so much, challenged us, and prepared us to serve you better. But most of all, it has strengthened our conviction that fresh, organic, sustainable, farmer friendly produce is the way forward if we are to build a healthy and green tomorrow for ourselves. As we mark 6 glorious months, we enlist your continued support as we take this aim forward.

As we start off with our blog post, we would love to hear your views, suggestions and ideas too. in addition of course, to visiting us here in the store, where you will invariably bump into one of us three-owners, keepers, sisters !!

The Organic Blog

25/7/2012

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We at Vriksh are soon starting a blog through which you can find out what is going on in the Organic world. Fun and informative facts and articles on organic food and eco friendly living coming up.

Stay tuned to this space for more!