Heritage Indian Grains Meet Contemporary Cooking

Recipes

Kuruva red rice, Kollu kulthi lentils, and Samai little millet - featuring culinary interpretations from experts who celebrate these premium ingredients from regenerative farms.

These ancient grains tell stories of biodiversity, traditional farming wisdom, and contemporary kitchen exploration. Each dish showcases the unique characteristics of heritage varieties sourced directly from small-scale regenerative farms in South India. From the burgundy pearls of Kuruva rice with its low glycemic index, to the protein-rich Kollu lentils that hold their shape beautifully, to the delicate Samai millet with its subtle nutty notes - these ingredients invite kitchen experimentation.

Culinary experts from diverse backgrounds share their interpretations, transforming traditional staples into contemporary dishes that honor both heritage and exploration. Each creation demonstrates how premium ingredients from sustainable farming practices can elevate everyday cooking into something extraordinary.

Samai Millet Mousse

Samai Millet Mousse

Chef Arne Anker transforms drought-resistant Samai little millet from Tamil Nadu into an unexpectedly elegant mousse. This ancient grain that thrives without irrigation becomes a silky dessert that challenges everything you thought you knew about millet.

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