@fontamaraa Fat washing na they use the oil/fat to absorb the flavours of the item and then let the alcohol and fat sit together. After they cool it, the fat and alcohol can be separated. Flavours alcohol la absord aidum.
Every summer, Phalsa returns to local markets across North India, bringing with it a taste that generations have grown up with. But beyond its sweet-sour flavour and cooling effect, this small purple fruit tells a larger story about indigenous crops, climate resilience, and rural livelihoods.
Native to the region, Phalsa thrives in hot conditions and can be grown with relatively little irrigation, fertilizer, or intensive care. It grows well on small and marginal plots, making it a valuable crop for small farmers who often have limited resources. For many families, selling Phalsa during the short summer season provides an important source of income.
The fruit is also nutritionally rich, containing fibre, vitamin C, calcium, and iron, and is widely valued as a healthy seasonal food. As conversations around sustainable agriculture and climate adaptation continue, Phalsa stands as an example of how local knowledge and indigenous crops have long offered practical solutions.
Report by Sushila, Written by @Rachnadehariya
David Hockney: ‘A photographic drawing: 25th June 2022, Looking at the Flowers (Framed)’
(this work reflects Hockney's continued pursuit of new tools to transform everyday subjects. He was assisted by Jonathan Wilkinson)
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Who else does that neurodivergent plan of “I’m gonna catch up on and fix my whole life this weekend,” but then the weekend comes and you’re like, “I deserve a break from being in work mode Monday to Friday,” and you keep repeating the same thing every damn week.