Tag: wild edible greens
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Oxalis – Creeping Woodsorrel
Learn how to identify Creeping Woodsorrel (Oxalis corniculata), a common edible weed in India. Discover local names, traditional uses, safety tips, and simple recipes using this sour foraged green.
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Celosia argentea – Silver Cockscomb
The first time I got to hear about Silver cockscomb was as ‘Kurdu’ in Pune from a lady whom I met at a local market .She said Kurdu comes in that local market during monsoons only. I tried searching it during the monsoons, but couldn’t find any. Botanical Name: Celosia argentea L. var. argentea Family: Amaranthaceae (Amaranth…
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Cardiospermum halicacabum – Balloon vine
Balloon vine aka Uzhinja(ഉഴിഞ്ഞ) is one among the sacred Dashapushpams of Kerala and the first time I would have seen this plant was during the school youth festivals. Wondering how? I used to participate in Thiruvaathirakali dance competitions and its not just the synchronicity and elegance of dancers that matter, when it comes to the…
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Ekho-Ek Bidh Xaak/101 Greens Dish of Assam
While South India marks the New Year with Ugadi, Vishu, or Samsaar Padavo, celebrating with dishes that include all six tastes, in Assam the festival of Goru/Rongali Bihu carries its own beautiful culinary tradition. On this day, families collect 101 different greens, herbs, vegetables, and roots (xaak) to prepare a special dish that celebrates abundance…
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