Mumbai Vegans in action at Farmer's Market

Mumbai Vegans were once again back at the Farmer's Market with all the goodies. Rithika's Green Stove Banana & Lemon cupcakes, Swati's Nan Khatai and Whole Wheat Jaggery Cookies, Saroj's Hot Masala Milk and Khusve ....all sold out by 1 PM. The atmosphere at Farmer's Market on Sunday Morning is very relaxed and people are very attentive to what is offered.There was very good response to all the vegan food and why's of vegan living? Vegan for health,Vegan for animals and vegan for environment....Congratulations to all the Mumbai Vegans for being there....

Snake rescue...

The snake was rescued from shimpoli village Borivali(w).

A passer by namely "bijal" stood by the snake so that the villagers doesnt hurt that snake untill I reach.

Finally it was rescued with the help of Santosh Shinde from SARRP.

It has some Injuries. So its getting treatment from Dr Sunetra Wadke. And will be released into the wild as soon he recovers from his Injuries.

Rahul says, 'My first snake rescue in Mumbai. Too much happy today'.

Mumbai Vegans also thank you for your kind work.

Vegan Butters

Picture showing Mango Butter in jar and Kokum Butter as a piece on side.
Recently I discovered two vegan butters in Indian market that I was not aware of.
1. Mango Butter. Although cosmetic industry has found many uses of this butter, this butter is edible. It is solid at room temperature. However it is not easy to procure and it is very expensive. Make sure it is for eating and not of cosmetic quality.
2. Kokum Butter: This is used in Konkan region in India. It is from the tree that gives Kokum fruits, also called as Garcinia Indica. It is often used as substitute for Cocoa butter. It is used again for dry skin & cracks in sole. However, I came to know that it is also edible. It is solid at room temperature. I use now this butter for my bread and Bhakri spread. It is easy to buy and much cheaper. It has good shelf life (one year).
The other vegan butters I make at home are Peanut butter, Cashew butter, Almond butter, Sesame butter, coconut butter and so on. Mashed Avocado can also be used as spread instead of butter at some places. There are also butters made from onions, carrots etc. And some are made from fruits called as fruit butters. They are apples & pears. I have to yet make and try them.