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Thyme is a fragrant and flavorful herb that is in use for cooking and medicine for centuries, partly because of its essential oil. This versatile plant is a staple in many kitchens, adding depth and richness to a wide range of dishes. Its delicate leaves are a beautiful green colour. The flavour of thyme is earthy and slightly bitter, with a hint of lemon. This makes it a perfect complement to a variety of ingredients.  

Not only does thyme add incredible flavour to your food, but it is also full of health benefits. In addition thyme is high in antioxidants and essential oil, which help protect the body from damage from harmful free radicals. It has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce swelling and inflammation in the body. It is also a natural antiseptic, making it useful for treating respiratory problems, such as bronchitis and asthma.  

In cooking, thyme often finds use in soups, stews, and sauces, as well as in seasoning blends for vegetables. It is also a popular ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine. There it is used to flavour dishes such as bouillabaisse, ratatouille, and poultry. Thyme pairs well with other herbs such as rosemary, basil, and oregano. It is also popular conjunction with these herbs to create complex, layered flavours.  

Dried thyme is a convenient way to have this flavorful herb on hand all year round. Simply sprinkle it on top of roasted vegetables, add it to a marinade, or use it in soups, stews, and sauces for an extra burst of flavour. With its bold, earthy taste and numerous health benefits, dried thyme is a must-have ingredient in any kitchen.  

This herb is grown by marginal farmers in villages around TERI’s regional centre in Mukteshwar, Uttarakhand, as part of it livelihood enhancement initiative in the region

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Our farmers follow traditional Indian farming practices: Besides using vermicompost as manure to enrich the soil, we prepare Panchgavya, Jivamrit and Sanjeevak. Several herbal formulations such as Panch Patti Kadha, Khatti Chhachh (Sour Buttermilk), coal-ash and Dash Parni Ark are in use to keep the pests away.  

We do not use any synthetic fertilisers, urea, pesticides, growth hormones and additives to artificially increase production, size or shine of produce.