Tomato, Tulsi and Burrata Salad

The holy basil (tulsi) plant has a prominent place in Ayurveda, and it’s an important symbol in Hindu religious traditions. I addressed the tulsi plant in our home as ‘Tulsi-ji’, a term of respect in our culture. It was notoriously peppery smelling; a waft that followed us down the stairs from the sunny windowsill where it thrived for many years. I remember drinking sweet milk steeped with tulsi leaves at the Hindu temple after it was offered to Lord Vishnu. Here’s a play on those flavours