WHAT IT IS CALLED IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES? English: Purslane Telugu: Gangavalli kura/ gangavayil kura Hindi: Kulfe ki Bhaji or Lunia Tamil: Paruppu keerai Malayalam: Koluppa Kannada: Dudagorai Bengali: Nunia saag ABOUT GANGAVALI KURA: Gangavali kura has other common names like pig weed, fat weed, and is believed to have medicinal properties. This acts as a…
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RAMAPHAL/BULLOCK’S HEART
WHAT IT IS CALLED IN OTHER LANGUAGES? English: Annona reticulate or Soursop Telugu: Ramaphalam Sanskrit: Lavali Hindi: Kapri or Ramphal or Luvun Tamil: Ramachita Oriya: Ramopholo Bengali: Nona ABOUT RAMAPHAL: Ramaphal is also called as bullock’s heart. It belongs to the same family as custard apple, which is known as the Annona family and has…
GONGURA /SORREL LEAVES
WHAT IS IT CALLED IN OTHER LANGUAGES? Telugu: Gongura English: Sorrel leaves or Mesta Marathi: Ambadi Tamil: Pulichakeerai Hindi: Pitwaa Oriya: Kata Palanga Bengali: Mestapat ABOUT GONGURA: Gongura is widely consumed in India. Gongura plant has its use for medicinal purposes. These leaves offer a mild green and tangy flavor. This leafy vegetable is an…
Amaranthus/ Thandu Keerai/ Thotakura
What is it called in different languages? Sanskrit: Mariro Telugu: Perugu thota kura (palakura kandam) Tamil: Thandu Keerai Marathi: Shravani Maath English: amaranthus Malayalam: Chirayude thand Hindi: Cholayi About Thandu Keerai: It belongs to the Amaranthus family. Having this regularly results in a strong body. This vegetable is a combo of dietary fibers, vitamins like…