Recently, I became the proud parent of a potted gotu kola. My friend from Sri Lanka grows this herb on her patio and had an extra container to share. If you know about the magical qualities of this ...

Finely chop the gotu kola, including the stalks, and place in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, chilli and shallots and mix together. Using a coconut scraper, scrape out the coconut flesh into a bowl.

“Cica is a nickname for centella asiatica, which confusingly, is also referred to as ‘gotu kola’ or ‘tiger grass ... to restore and repair dry skin. Truly gentle, it can be used ...