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Habanero – Fiery Kick
Its smell is pungent and fruity, with hints of citrus, which contributes to its unique flavour profile. The texture of a habanero is smooth and waxy, with thin flesh surrounding numerous seeds that hold much of its heat.
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Gochuguru
It is striking, featuring a bright red hue with a coarse texture. Its flavour profile balances heat with fruity and slightly earthy undertones, offering a unique complexity to dishes. The spice level typically ranges from mild to moderately hot, making it versatile for various palates.
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Small But Hot!
Don't be fooled by its tiny size—this little chilli is packed with a lot of heat! Despite being small, it's famous for its fiery kick that can surprise anyone who tries it.
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Coriander Roots
They are not only more aromatic and intense flavoured than the leaves but also have a nice, earthy, peppery and citrusy flavour. When I first ventured into Thai cooking, I would desperately look out for only the fat, old roots of the matured coriander plant.
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In Search of Coffee in Coorg
The husband-wife team are third generation coffee farmers and founders of fivefarms.in – one of India’s premium single estate coffee stores. Subbaiah told me that they believe in very traditional plantation skills but ensure that they apply only modern roasting and grinding techniques to their coffee beans. They conduct Seed to Cup tours of the coffee estate. I learnt the history of how coffee was discovered and brought to India, its culture, farming techniques including harvesting, inspection of the coffee plants, and production process from its raw state.
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Why Omum Water?
I use lots of omum in pakoras, fish dishes, rasam and even sambar. It is a wonderful spice. When we were kids, Amma used to boil omum water for us at least once a week and I enjoyed the drink, especially when drunk hot.
