First food: business of taste
Good Food is First Food. It is not junk food. It is the food that connects nature and nutrition with livelihoods. This food is good for our health; it comes from the rich biodiversity of our regions; it
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Recipe
Amla chutney : Heat a teaspoon of oil and add mustard seeds and one or two dried red chillies. When the seeds start sputtering, add a glass of water and five to six fruits. Add a pinch of red
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Re-energise yourself
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Just dump it
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A defective document
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To jam or not
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Ray of hope
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Solitary effort
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