I think I got the most colorful pictures in Bangalore while strolling through the Gandhi Bazaar. It also helped that I went there twice. And we always went to buy something, it was not a long stroll or one meant for photography and yet I could capture so many images that I still enjoy looking at.
These bean seeds (I don’t know what they are called in the local language) are used for making Sambar (a hot spicy curry) and December is the season. So the pavements were full of people selling them.
Not sure what these are but they for sure caught my eye. Thet resembled a small football from a distance and there was a green version too.
We actually bought two and the next day I chewed one of them. Pure bliss. Sugarcane juice was also on sale but I am quite careful about the water I consume (caught jaundice, typhoid and what not as a child). And the canes were so soft that it was quite easy to take the skin out with teeth and just chew on the juice. If you have not done it till now, you have to try it once.
The Amlas were lying in a heap and looked quite photo worthy. It is supposed to be full of vitamin C and tastes a little bitter. At home there always used to be Amla chutney in the season and instructions to eat it. This time, I just took the picture.
Saw your comment. Thank you and Wish you a wonderful new year too, Mridula! I’m back in business 🙂
Those red berries are fascinating! I’d love to know its botanical name, if any of your readers have knowledge on it.
The Bean Seeds are called Avare Kaalu in Kannada. Could also be known as Lilva. The pods that contain the seeds (in the steel bowl) have a oily pungent smell. The seeds are cooked either in their skins (as in the green left bin) or de-skinned (as in lavender bin on the right).Either way, they make for some tasty sambars and curries :-).
The more I’m reading your blog, the more I’m getting fascinated by your ability to write regularly, the ability to churn write-ups from everyday stuff. Cheers!
Those red berries look interesting – haven’t seen them before …
Deepak, it is good to have you back in business.Celine, even I saw then for the first time!Anonymous a lot for the detailed information. I never noticed any difference between the pods in the green and the lavender container till you pointed it out!Kalyan, thanks.Bindu, I too enjoyed looking at them!