Forgotten Greens & Heritage Grains by Shruti Tharayil of Forgotten Greens & Devi Lakshmikuty of Bio Basics
A hands-on session on foraging wild edibles and greens, and rediscovering ancient grains and foodways of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Dive into the world of heritage rices and wild greens, explore local millets and sustainable eating practices, and uncover the unique farming and foraging traditions that shape South India’s culinary landscape.
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Shruti Tharayil is an independent researcher and the founder of Forgotten Greens, a project reviving the knowledge of wild edible plants and local food ecologies. Her work connects ethnobotany, foraging, and community practices, uncovering how traditional plant wisdom sustains both nutrition and biodiversity.
Devi Lakshmikutty is the co-founder of Bio Basics, a social enterprise promoting organic food and curating indigenous grains. She serves on the Advisory Board of the Bharat Agroecology Fund, which supports agroecological initiatives across India. Since 2005, Devi has worked extensively on sustainable farming and organic food systems. From 2008 to 2018, she was part of the Save Our Rice campaign and continues to champion agro-biodiversity through her engagement with seed saver farmers and regenerative farms. Before transitioning to the sustainability sector, she worked in the public and private sectors for over 14 years and holds a Master’s degree in Sociology from the University of Louisville, Kentucky.
What's included
- Foraging walk with demo in the ground of Lymond house
- Talks on heritage grains and how to use them
- Demos
- Nutritious vegetarian breakfast featuring foraged greens and local heritage grains
Where it is
Address : Lymond House Ooty, Next to Taj Savoy, CM7V+JMQ, Sylks Rd, Mettupalayam, Ooty, Tamil Nadu 643001, India
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