Suran Kadhi

October is the month of Dr. Smt.Hansaji's birth to whom students of yoga are extremely grateful. Her guidance has helped them be mindful of the smallest routine action and thus participate in life meaningfully.

- Minati Shah

This month's recipe focuses on Suran (Amorphophallus campanulatus (Araceae)) or elephant foot yam. Being a rich source of starch and essential amino acids, it is considered to be the best of all rhizome vegetables. In Uttar Pradesh, India, the tradition of eating 'Tariwale Suran' on the day of Diwali, the last day of the Indian calendar, emphasizes the importance of Suran as vegetable that provides strength and nutrition during the transition of seasons.