The Kodavas are ‘pure’ non-vegetarians, as some of them refer to themselves. Read more »
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Coorg. The world knows it as the ‘Coffee Cup of India’; but for the discerning traveler, a perfect home away from home. This land has a unique charm of its own and the intrusion of humans has not spoilt its inherent purity. Fresh air, the captivating sounds of nature and acres after acres of coffee and spice will refresh one's senses.
In this Blog on Coorg, we take you on a trail of tropical evergreen forests that share their age-old secrets with the sky, untouched by chaotic cityscapes. And your experiences can find a place here as well. Come home to a Blog on Coorg!
October 19th, 2011 by
Anuj Kumar Bhagat
October 4th, 2011 by
Bavna Achayya
Once upon a time, Coorg was regal. Its beautiful, lush green meadows were never abandoned. The natives of Coorg never considered moving elsewhere as they were sure they would never find a paradise this comforting. Read more »
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September 30th, 2011 by
Anuj Kumar Bhagat
Among the dishes prepared from produce from their fields and forests is the Chakkakuru Manga Curry (made from Jackfruit seeds and Raw Mango). Read more »
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September 22nd, 2011 by
Sanjna Achayya
Kakkada is a month in the Kodava calendar falling between July 17th and August 16th during the monsoon season amid heavy downpour, biting cold and dark cloud cover. Read more »
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September 16th, 2011 by
Anuj Kumar Bhagat
Jackfruit dishes are among the many dishes made from produce of the Kodavas’ own forests and fields. These dishes are made with both raw and ripe jackfruit. The seeds of jackfruit are also used for preparing Kodava cuisine.One such jackfruit dish is the Chakke Bartard (made from unripe jackfruit).
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September 7th, 2011 by
Arjun Madaiah
All of my fond memories in some way or the other lead back to Coorg. The monsoons, the labourers picking coffee, or just ambling around in the estate are examples. Read more »
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August 30th, 2011 by
Anuj Kumar Bhagat
The Kodavas cook meat, chicken and fish, whether reared at home, purchased from the market or hunted in the forest in a range of ways with different combinations of spices. Read more »
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August 23rd, 2011 by
Bavna Achayya
Driving through the huge amount of traffic towards Mysore from Bangalore, you slowly loose the horde on the way. The traffic begins to thin out and you enter the plantation district of Coorg. Read more »
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August 18th, 2011 by
Anuj Kumar Bhagat
The Kodavas are ‘pure’ or ‘strict’ non-vegetarians, as some of them like to call themselves. This obviously goes back to the times when they hunted wild boar, deer and birds that populated their dense forests. Read more »
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August 3rd, 2011 by
Sanjana Achayya
Agriculture is a tough and challenging business to be in, even at the best of times. Ask any planter, big or small, and he’ll give you an extensive list of the myriad challenges he faces. Where sometimes the best of planters take a beating, my grandmother, who has been in the agricultural business for a while now, has adapted comfortably and almost wonderfully to it. Read more »
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