WV11 ~ Henna Flowers
Gorintaaku Puvvulu (Henna Flowers) from Backyard
Henna plant is in bloom since July. I don’t remember ever noticing henna flowers at Nandyala, and I am surprised at the beauty and fragrance of henna’s pretty petite flowers.
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WV Log for Day 11:
Morning:
2 pesarattu with coconut chutney
A glass of ragi ganji without sweetener
Noon:
A small cup of brinjal-papdi lilva curry (vankaya-anapaginjala kura)
A bowl of masoor dal rasam with cherry tomatoes
A small cup of homemade yogurt
Evening:
A cup of ginger tea without sweetener
Night:
A small cup of chickpea guggullu (Mangala Gouri Vratha Vayanam from a friend)
A small cup of brinjal-papdi lilva curry
A cup of masoor dal rasam with key lime pickle on the side
For dessert: A cup of apple with yogurt
Workout:
Decided to take a break from gym this week. Prepared saggubiyyam vadiyalu for sun-drying – morning
Pillow covers sewing project still going on – evening
In Retrospect:
Pleasant day. No carbo cravings.
wow henna flowers … nice photo … saw & pluck them everytime when i used go to my village in summer holidays … Used to keep mehendi …. Thanks Indira for remembering my childhood days …
Th fragance of the henna flowers are intoxicating and I am very much addicted to it infact. Happy to see the blooms. Looks like you have won over the carb cravings! all the best Indira!
Yeah, like Nirmala said – the fragrance of henna flowers is intoxicating. I grew up with a big henna plant in the front yard of Ammamma’s house and loved it! That picture is very nostalgic.
Where do you find a Henna sapling in Houston? I am trying to find one for my backyard.
Please blog on how you make sago vadiyalu or any others that you are familiar with? Your website is excellent and I really like your WV concept.
Never seen henna flowers before
come to think of it – never saw a henna plant before! Looks so good. 🙂
mom has this plant and its huge now
I wish if i could grow it in our backyard..love the fragrance. i am so happy to see all the tropical white flowers pics from your backyard…they are beautiful.
Smell of gorintaku bloom is very sweet, I know it from our backyard in India, but, my maruvam is blooming here in NJ, never heard of that, until now!
i loved and still love ur WV series. I do think the carb cravings subside after a week…i mean you will crave carbs maybe for a few minutes occasionally, but i remember when i was on a low carb diet, the first week esp. day 4-7..was torture! When you move thru those days..it is really not too bad. i also liked your workout routine and honestly…i too work out like how you do…or it is impossible for me to lose weight! you are doing awesome…good for you!
Hi
I am looking for Henna Plant. Does anyone know where can I find it from please.
Thanx
I am in Houston. I grew up with the henna plant in my grandmother’s front yard in south Texas. Knowing how fascinated I’d always been by it,a few years before her death she insisted I take it home with me, it lives in the same pot she gave it to me in…13+ years ago! I have propagated many times and anyone who would like can inquire about seeds. I don’t see it at the nurseries, not sure why? She called it “Receda” in Spanish. I would love to share this beautiful plant with anyone.