It is a cold, rainy evening, the kind of evening that always brings back memories of my children, Srijanani and Srikanth, when they were kids. On those rainy monsoons and winters, I would run after them with a cup of warm kashayam, trying to boost their immunity. No matter how hard I tried, they wouldn’t take a sip. They would shake their heads and refuse.

One day, our house help, Obbava, saw my struggle and said, “We need to cook healthy food in a way kids can enjoy, Amma. Only then food benefits them.” She then shared with me her recipe for NallaKaram with Garlic, a podi she learned from her father, who was a healer.

NallaKaram is a simple spice mix, but it naturally builds warmth in the body, boosting immunity. From then on, every lunch begins with a spoonful of Nallakaram, mixed into the first morsel of rice. It is not just about the health benefits, this podi is super delicious too.

With this newfound love for garlic, Srikanth had another favourite: the tangy and spicy Tomato Pachadi with garlic. He enjoys it heartfully, whether paired with rice, rotis, or breakfast. Srijanani on the other hand found comfort in Gongura Pachadi with Garlic. She likes it with rice, ghee and onions.

As a family, we all love Vellulli Avakaya and Allam Vellulli Avakaya. These pickles are our go-to favourites, especially when down with cold. On those days when we don’t feel like eating anything, these tangy and spicy flavours are what we need. They bring appetite back to life.

If you want to add some warmth and flavour to your meals this winter, our garlic combo is perfect for you. It will take you back to those carefree rainy days when your mother looked after your health while you sailed paper boats. Grab the combo today and relive the memories.