Vanya is turning five this January, while Vaanavil Farm Stay attracts visitors with stunning views of the Western Ghats. This September, the farm enjoyed sunny weather, occasional drizzles, and hopes for a good monsoon. The store features heritage rice varieties and many unique products.
Category: Farm Produce for Sale
Honey Frothing Up : Is it safe to consume?
This post addresses common feedback regarding honey sold at VaanaVizha, particularly frothing. It explains that froth indicates raw, unprocessed honey and is safe to consume if it doesn’t smell or taste sour. Tips for preventing fermentation include airtight storage and avoiding moisture. Raw honey, when properly cared for, retains its quality.
Kothamalli Samba cultivation at Vaanavil
Kothamalli Samba, a red rice cultivated at Vaanavil for three years, is named after coriander due to its grain’s appearance. The harvesting process involves traditional methods, local employment, and sustainable practices, with compost enhancing soil health. The rice is available for purchase online, highlighting heritage cultivation’s significance and labor intensity.
VaanaVizha Diaries : July 2026
From Vaanavil Farm & Food Forest From Noushadya’s Kitchen From Partner Farmers and Artisans Regards Sudhakar
Karuppu Kavuni Aapam
By now most of us know the history of Karuppu Kavuni – the fragrant black rice that was brought from Burma to Tamil Nadu by the Chettiar community. The first time I learnt about Karuppu Kavuni was a few months after we moved to Tirunelveli in 2018. It looked so exotic and I decided to…
Karuppu Kavuni Sakkarai Pongal Recipe
Deepa Reddy of Paticheri fame, a few years back, featured in and shared with us the beautiful short film Thirunel by Bigshortfilms. From that documentary, I gathered that the word Kavuni is adopted from the Burmese word Kao Hynin, which means Sticky Rice. Karuppu, in Tamil, means black. I love how the language of our food…
Karunkuruvai Idiyappam Recipe
In Tirunelveli, we share more than just a border with Kerala — we share a love for breakfast dishes like idiyappam, appam, and puttu. Most restaurants here in Southern Tamil Nadu serve Idiyappam for Dinner only. At Vaanavil Farm Stay, Noushadya has been offering it for both breakfast as well as dinner to our guests….
Hot & Spicy Pepper Kuzhambu / மிளகு குழம்பு Recipe
For over six years, we have sourced high-quality organic black pepper from Kaani tribesfolk. Our store now features an Organic Pepper Kuzhambu podi, ideal for making a traditional South Indian dish. This blend enhances flavors without additives, offering a wholesome, convenient cooking option for home-cooked meals.
A Bowl of Comfort: Navara Rice Kanji
On days when we want a light meal, we make rice kanji. We had this delicious light Unpolished Navara rice Kanji for lunch few days ago. Paired with Sundakkai (Turkey Berry) kootu and Kollu (Horsegram) thogayal. Here’s how to make Navara Kanji: Navara or Njavara is a variety from Kerala. It has been cultivated in…
Seasonal, Multi-Floral, Raw: The Essence of Vivasayee’s Life Honey
We believe honey should reflect the land, the seasons, and the bees — not a factory standard. Our honey is raw, seasonal, and as diverse as the forests and farms it comes from. We do not homogenize or pasteurize it, because we trust nature’s way more than industrial shortcuts. In this blog, I’ll take you…
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