Alfalfa Lemon Rice
- 21
- December
- 2008
When a seed holds up a tuff cover, packed with high protein and carbohydrate! Upon germination(a crucial period of sudden raise in their active molecules). At the expense of some protein it gets converted into all essential vitamins! Since a germinating plant needs all support for growth(survival of the fittest)….it is boosted with vitamin A, […]
Mutton Mullu Keerai Kuzhambu
- 10
- December
- 2008
Mutton Mullu Keerai Kuzhambu: We call this greens as ‘Mullu Keerai’ in Tamil. Belongs to the same Family ‘Amaranthus’ like Araikeerai. Only thing is, it has lots of spines in the stem. The Botanical name of this greens is ‘Amaranthus spinosus’(‘spinosus’ species name signifies, it has spines). I could never buy the fact that is […]
Tulsi Tea
- 05
- December
- 2008
Tulsi Ki Chai: Tulsi Tea. Tulasi/ Tulsi ka Chai. Holy Basil Tea. Sacred Basil Tea. Thulasi/ Thulsi Tea recipe. The Botanical name of this humble herb is Osimum sanctum. The plant is considered sacred by Hindus. It originated from India. Well…again there are 3 or 4 species. Except few, most of them are consumable. The […]
Paruppu Keerai Masiyal
- 02
- December
- 2008
Paruppu Keerai Masiyal: We call this greens as Paruppu Keerai in Tamil. Botanical name of this greens is ‘Talinum cuneifolium’. It is said to have the properties to lower one’s blood glucose level. Tribal use them with care, saying it has lots of medicinal value, treating their mouth ulcer, diabetes, cough, pulmonary tuberculosis, diarrhea and […]
Night Shade Greens Stir-Fry
- 17
- November
- 2008
Manathakkali Keerai Poriyal: The Botanical name of this plant is ‘Solanum nigrum’. Its a perennial plant grows in wild all over India. It is said that it originated from west Africa. Manathakkali is called ‘Black NightShade’/ ‘Night Shade Plant’ in English. In Hindi it is called ‘Makoy’. In Telugu its called ‘Kamanchi Chettu’. Well…in Tamil […]
Perrandai Thovaiyal
- 14
- November
- 2008
Pirandai with leaves and flowers. Pirandai in Wild – Vellore Mountain. Perrandai Thovaiyal There is new wing of studying ethnic herbs and concoctions (Medico-Ethnobotany/ Ethnobotany / Ethnobiology). The Tribals, Natives, Witch doctors, Shamans, Ayurdeva, Siddha, Unani doctors….have been practising this for centuries.(Medicine is always practising….and never studying…..for eg: the result won’t be repeated with everyone….certain […]
Vetiver
- 03
- November
- 2008
Vetiver Water: Vetiver is closely related to other fragrant grasses such as Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citratus). Vetiver has been used throughout history in many different cultures for many different reasons from its healing abilities to ceremonies. Vetiver oil was used to anoint brides to bless them before entering marriage. In Ayurveda the root and essential […]
Mooligai Masiyal
- 01
- November
- 2008
Mukkarattai Keerai Masiyal: This is also called as Punarnava in Sanskrit. The Botanical name is Boerhaavia diffusa. The English name common name is Boerhaavia. In Tamil we call this Mukkarattai keerai. It has small pink flowers! Its kind of wild creeper…grows near wet paddy fields. In colloquial Tamil….they were calling it mukkaruthan keerai’. But it […]
Pirandai Kuzhambu
- 02
- October
- 2006
Just used fine stems alone to make this curry. Pirandai Karakuzhambu. Pirandai with leaves and flowers. Pirandai in Wild – Vellore Mountain. Pirandai Karakuzhambu: Ingredients: Pirandai/ pinchu pirandai(young shoots) chopped 1 cup.Cricket ball size Tamarind or 1 spoon of thick tamarind pasteRed onion 1 large finely choppedGarlic 1 large peeled and semi crushedTomato 1 large […]
