Grandma’s Green Tips

“Thenga Koora, Pachakari Nellu” (Coconut and Veggie Peels)

“Thenga Koora, Pachakari Nellu” (Coconut and Veggie Peels)

“Thenga Koora, Pachakari Nellu” (Coconut and Veggie Peels)

Turn kitchen waste into nutrient-rich compost for your backyard garden.

“Oru Choru Ennum Thallaruthu” (Never Waste Rice)

“Thenga Koora, Pachakari Nellu” (Coconut and Veggie Peels)

“Thenga Koora, Pachakari Nellu” (Coconut and Veggie Peels)

Use leftover rice to make kanji (rice gruel) or snacks like rice fritters.

“Kumbilappam Pole Reuse” (Reuse Like Banana Leaves for Snacks)

“Kumbilappam Pole Reuse” (Reuse Like Banana Leaves for Snacks)

“Kumbilappam Pole Reuse” (Reuse Like Banana Leaves for Snacks)

Repurpose old items like glass bottles and banana leaves for serving or storage.

“Chutta Kari, Pazhaya Njan” (Burnt Charcoal, Old Knowledge)

“Kumbilappam Pole Reuse” (Reuse Like Banana Leaves for Snacks)

“Kumbilappam Pole Reuse” (Reuse Like Banana Leaves for Snacks)

Use ash from the traditional chulha (wood stove) for cleaning pots.