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 […]
Paruppu Keerai Masiyal
- 06
- October
- 2008
Also Known As: Kozhi Keerai Kadaisal, Paruppu Keerai Masiyal. Verdilugas Lentils Soup. Mess Style Paruppu Keerai Masiya. I have good memoirs of my Mommy’s stone-grinder and Keerai Masiyal. But, as a kid there was no way Mommy could get me to eat those greens, except by hiding them into those little mounds of rice. And, […]
Alu Methi Roast
- 27
- September
- 2008
Whenever I find Methi greens in the market…I feel so fresh. Its one of the refreshing lefy vegetable in my opinion. So, here is my humble recipe for it. Ingredients 1 cup fenugreek greens 2 large potatoes Salt turmeric powder 1/4 spoon chili powder 1 spoon cumin powder 1/4 spoon coriander powder 1/4 spoon mustard […]
Murungai Keerai Rasam
- 09
- September
- 2008
Murungai Keerai Rasam: Drumstick greens soup. Moringa leaves soup. Murungai keerai soup. Ingredients: Moringa Greens 1 cup Dry red chilies 5 Garlic 1 whole head with skin crushed Tamarind water 1 cup Tomatoes 1(optional) Salt Turmric powder 1/4 spoon Rasam powder 1 spoon Mustard seeds 1/4 spoon Peppercorns 1/4 spoon Cumin seeds 1/4 spoon Asafoetida […]
Mudakkathaan Keerai Puli Kuzhambu – Baloon Vines Greens!
- 09
- September
- 2008
Mudakkathaan Keerai Kara-Kuzhambu: Mudukku-Atraan = Mudakkathan. Mudukku – Rickets, Atraan – remover. As the name says the greens could be good for one’s bone and promotes bone stegthenning! Tamil name of this greens is Mudakkatran keerai. The Sanskrit name is Indravalli. English common name is Balloon Vine….as its pods are in triangle shape, air-filled with […]
Murungai Keerai Sambar
- 09
- September
- 2008
Murungai Keerai Sambar: Also known as : Drumstick Greens sambar, Moringa sambar, Moringa leaves sambar. The Botanical name of this tree is Moringa oleifera. The Sanskrit name is Shigru patram. In Tamil we call it Murungai Maram. I googled some benefits of eating this greens for you’ll(listed below). As for as I know…its rich in […]
Vendhaya Keerai Kothu Paruppu
- 09
- September
- 2008
Methi Dhall: These greens are known as Methika in Sanskrit. Menthilu in Telugu, Methi in Hindi, Vendhaya Keerai in Tamil. Its Botanical name is Trigonella foenum and English name is Fenugreek leaves. Fenugreek leaves are body Coolant. It has laxative and diuretic properties. It is said to tone the tissues. Astringent – causes contraction. Relieves […]
Alu Palak Roast / Potato-Spinach Roast
- 09
- September
- 2008
Aloo-Paalak Fry: Potato-Spinach Fry. Urulai-kizhangu Pasalai keerai Varuval. Ingredients: Potatoes 2 largeBaby spinach 1 bag (chop coarsely)SaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonCumin powder 1/4 spoonCoriander powder 1/4 spoonMustard seeds 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/4 spoonUead dal 1 spoonOil few spoons. Method: Boil potatoes for about 10-15 minutes. Peel them and cube them. Set aside. In […]
Drumstick Greens Coconut Fry
- 08
- September
- 2008
Murungai Keerai Thengai Poriyal: Ingredients: Moringa greens 1 large bowl fullCoconut 1/2 shell gratedDry red chilies 6Chana dal 1 fistfulSaltMustard seeds 1/2 spoonSesame oil few spoons. Method: In a wok, heat oil. Add mustard, chlies and chana dal. Fry them till mustard splutters and chana get well roasted. Now add greens and salt to it. […]
Agathi Keerai Sambhar – Hummingbird Greens!
- 08
- September
- 2008
Agathi Keerai Sambar: Agathi Keerai(Tamil) is known as Agathi leaves in English. The botanical name of this tree is Sesbania grandiflora and common name is Hummingbird tree. It is also called as Agasthiya in sanskrit. Medicianal Value: Balances pitta and kapha, Bitter in taste and has to be taken occasionally.It is not advised during medication […]
