Paruthi Paal: Tamil Nadu s Unique Cottonseed Milk Is Full Of Goodness (Recipe Inside)
Paruthi Paal: Tamil Nadu s Unique Cottonseed Milk Is Full Of Goodness (Recipe Inside)
Madurai s food scene truly comes alive as the sun begins to set. It s also when you begin to see the first pushcarts selling paruthi paal or cottonseed milk hit the scene.
Rich in nutrients, Paruthi Paal keeps your body cool in summers
Some Paruthi Paal recipes incorporate almonds
I first learnt about Obe Koowu, a traditional Nigerian soup made with cottonseed during a long 17-hour flight from LA to Dubai. I got talking to Abebi Abi, my Nigerian co-passenger, eventually the conversation drifted towards Nigerian cuisine. It was fascinating to hear about a soup made with the same cottonseed that is used for cotton wool and garments. This conversation took me back to a trip to Madurai in 2013, where I first tried a beverage made with cottonseed. You haven t truly sampled the taste of Tamil Nadu if you haven t vis