Absolutely, Maria! Here’s a write-up on Thanjavur Naatu Malli (TN), the aromatic native coriander seed variety from Tamil Nadu. This could be a great addition to your Goodness Farm spice line!
🌿 Thanjavur Naatu Malli (TN)
– Small Seed. Big Aroma. Indigenous to the Cauvery Belt.
📍 Origin:
Seeds sourced from TNAU and cultivated near Gingee, Tamil Nadu. “Naatu Malli” literally means country coriander – a term lovingly used by local farmers to describe this heirloom treasure.
🌾 Botanical Profile:
- Type: Indigenous coriander (Coriandrum sativum) landrace
- Seed Size: Small, compact seeds
- Color: Light golden-brown
- Aroma Profile: Intensely citrusy, with hints of earthy warmth and floral undertones
- Essential Oil Content: Estimated higher than hybrid varieties (~0.5–0.6%)
🌞 Agro-Climatic Adaptation:
- Grown under rainfed and low-input conditions
- Resistant to common fungal diseases
- Prefers silty-loam soils enriched by organic compost and river sediment
- Traditionally intercropped with pulses, greens, or chillies
🍲 Culinary Significance:
- Core ingredient in Curries/ Kulambu Thool, Masalas and Rasam
- Used in podis, pickle masalas.
- Preferred by traditional cooks for its heady, lingering aroma even in small amounts
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