Forgotten Food: The Decalepis hamiltonii represents India s bounty of plant wealth, and the challenges facing it Roots such as those of the endangered Decalepis hamiltonii, known by regional names such as the mahali kizhangu and makali beru, have long been acknowledged by Ayurvedic and Siddha practitioners for their medicinal value. Jehan Nizar December 12, 2020 09:55:08 IST Decalepis hamiltonii
This is the second in a three-part series that chronicles the history of lesser-known regional Indian ingredients and dishes, and highlights their importance in micro cuisines #ForgottenFood.
Read part one, about the eenthu panna, here.
“Anything that grows in a forest is a survivor, because it’s growing against the odds and natural elements like the wind and rain. The potency of wild foods of the past stemmed from the fact that they came from wild spa