In the lush hills of the Western Ghats grows a variety of beautiful crimson red tree tomatoes. Now, tomatoes usually grow on vines, but this eggplant-shaped version is a unique aberration. The locals say it is Tamarillo, which originally hails from South America; its journey to the Western Ghats remains shrouded in conjecture and mystery. Today, it is used to make hearty broths and delectable condiments in the hills.
Food and Drink
Kurinji Festival: Celebrating Lost Flavours & Indigenous Wisdom
Kurinji festival offers a taste of rare hill cuisine from India's Western Ghats, reviving forgotten flavors with a modern twist