What is it called in different languages? English: mountain knotgrass Telugu: telagapindi kura/ konda pindi kura Hindi: Chaya/ paashanbheda Tamil: ciru pulai Kannada: billi himdi soppu Bengali: Chaya Marathi: kapurmadhuri About mountain knotgrass: The botanical name of mountain knotgrass is Aerva lanata. This plant is used as a talisman against evil spirits, a good…
Know Your Food Category: Leafy Greens
HULI SOPPU/ WOOD SORREL
What is it called in different languages? English: wood sorrel Kannada: huli soppu Telugu: pulichinta Tamil: puliarai Hindni: amrit sak/ tinpatiya Malayalam: kottampulichan 1.Oxalis corniculata 2.Oxalis acetosella About huli soppu: The leaves have a trefoil structure which means the leaf itself has three leaflets. Huli soppu is a rich source of beta carotene, flavonoids,…
ELAKACHEVULA KURA/ KIDNEY LEAF
What is it called in different languages? Telugu: elakachevula kura/ elikajemudu Tamil: elikkadhu keerai Hindi: musakani English: kidney leaf morning glory Malayalam: elichevi About elakachevula kura: The botanical name of this leafy green is maerremial emarginata. It is a rich source of proteins, vitamin A, beta carotene, calcium, phosphorus, iron, fiber. This is a wild…
DOSARI/ CHEEPURU KURA
What is it called in different languages? Hindi: jalajamani/ patal garudi Tamil: katukkodi Bengali: humera Maratji: vasanavel Telugu: dosari/ cheepuru aaku About dosari: Th botanical name is Cocculus hisutus. It is an Ayurvedic herb used in treating intestinal infections and skin infections. This herb possesses anti-microbial properties. It has a bitter taste. This species belongs…
POPPU KURA/ PHYLLANTHUS MADERSPATENSIS
What is it called in different languages? English: madras leaf flower Hindi: hajarmani Tamil: nila-neli Telugu: nalla usirika Kannada: madaraas neli Sanskrit: bhumyaamalaki About Poppu Kura: The botanical name of Poppu Kura is Phyllanthus maderspatensis. It has diuretic, anti-microbial properties. Poppu Kura is a rich source of alkaloids, resins, steroids, tannin. It belongs to phyllanthaceae…
RADISH LEAVES
What is it called in different languages? English: radish leaves Telugu: mullangi aaku Tamil: mullanki keerai Hindi: mooli ka patta Kannada: mulangi soppu About radish leaves: Radish leaves have hairy and prickly texture. They are rich in nutrients like iron, phosphorus, folic acid, calcium, vitamin C, A. These leaves have a peppery taste. Benefits: –…
KNOTGRASS/ PINDI AAKU
What is it called in different languages? English: knotgrass Telugu: pindi aaku Hindi: bannalia/ bijband About knotgrass: The other common names of knotgrass is bird grass, door-weed, goose grass. It belongs to buckwheat family Polygonaceae. The botanical name is Polygonum aviculare. Knotgrass contains antimicrobial and polyphenol compounds. It has bitter -astringent taste. It is a…
PUMPKIN LEAVES
What is it called in different languages? Telugu: gummadi aakulu English: pumpkin leaves Hindi: kaddu ka patta Tamil: parangi ilaikal Kannada: kumbala elegalu About pumpkin leaves: The scientific name of pumkin is Cucurbita moschata Duchesne. These leaves are a rich source of calcium, vitamin A, C, iron, proteins, fiber. Pumpkin leaves are dark green in…
ONION STALKS/ SPRING ONIONS
What is it called in different languages? Telugu: ulli kadalu Malayalam: ulli thandu Bengali: piyaz kali English: onion stalks Marathi: pati Hindi: pyaz Tamil: vengaya thandu About onions stalks: There are four types of species referring to onion stalks and they are scallions, green onions, spring onions, chives. The onion stalks have a subtle flavor…
PUDINA/ MINT LEAVES
What is it called in different languages? Sanskrit: puthiha Bengali: pudinaa English: mint leaves Telugu: pudina aaku Kannada: pudina soppu Malayalam: puthina About pudina/ mint leaves: Mint leaves belong to the Lamiaceae family. It has another common name mentha and pudina. These leaves act as a body coolant. It is a rich source of calories,…