Maiyam – the Ideas, the movement
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Our Mission
Exploring, adapting & showcasing heirloom ingredients in contemporary regional recipes, inspired by Indian culture & philosophy – to champion farmers conserving life in soil.
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Our Goals
Promoting food habits & food systems based on their effects on the body, the community and the environment – by developing a comprehensive understanding of food.
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Why Us?
Commitment to the mastery of traditional knowledge & practices – with the inclusion of scientific understanding – through continuous study and experimentation.
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Maiyam
“Maiyam” means “centre” in Tamizh. To us, it represents balance & harmony – in terms of nutrition & taste, drawing on traditional wisdom with scientific learning – centred around wholesome & sustainable food.
Profile
Vijhay is a self-taught chef who has honed his skills over years of travelling in India & learning from family recipes, traditional healers, food researchers, artists & professional chefs. His experience as a palm oil industrialist has created a passion for nurturing a better food system inspired by traditional food practices. His experimental and ingredient-forward restaurant near Auroville gave him a strong foundation to practically contribute to the growing community of custodians of our food culture.
He now crafts food-based experiences for his patrons to creatively represent the abundance & diversity in nature. He has also worked with rural communities and speciality restaurants to implement these ideas successfully.
Vijhay Ganesh M
FOUNDER & HEAD CHEF
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We offer you our knowledge & skills. Get in touch to discuss your requirements & to set up a call or a meeting to take things forward.
