Nela basale health benefits, in recipe
Nela basale is perennial plant found in Africa, America and South Asian countries. It also known as Ceylon spinach, Water leaf, Bachali kura, Bombay basale.
It grows from 1 to 2 feet and it is a leaf vegetable. The stem and leaves are used in cooking and it is highly nutritious which cures many ailments.
Nela basale is rich in Vitamins like A and C and it also consists of iron, calcium and other minerals. It consists of soluble fibre, Beta carotene, dietary fibre, protein and a good amount of antioxidants.
Over cooking of leaves destroys important nutrients. Its stem and leaves are so soft and it cooks in less time.
Nela basale leaves contains low calorie and it is good diet food for weight loss.
Regularly using the leaves helps in digestion and avoids constipation.
Nela basale contains antioxidants and it protects the body from free radicals which are produced during the process of digestion and due to environmental factors.
Nela basale consists of rich amount of oxalic acid and it should be avoided when anyone suffering from kidney problems and arthritis.
Nela basale grows very well during mansoon season. You can harvest it after 6-8 weeks after planting it. It grows very easily in any condition of soil and weather.
Nela basale in recipe
Nela basale palya
Nela basale palya is good combination with rice, chapathi and roti. Regular use of this food helps in digestion and avoids constipation.
Ingredients needed
Nela basale leaves 250 gm
Moong dal 100 gm
Mustard seeds 1 tsp
Urad dal 1 tsp
Onion 1
Curry leaves 6-8
Green chilli 2-3
Jaggery 1 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Salt as per taste
Fresh grated coconut 1 cup
Hing 1/4 tsp
Coconut oil 4 tsp
Preparation
Cook moong dal and keep it aside.
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and urad dal and fry it till aroma comes.
Next add chopped onion to it and fry well.
Then add green chilli, curry leaves and hing to it and fry it.
Then add chopped nela basale leaves and fry it till it cooks and then add turmeric powder, jaggery and salt to it and mix well.
Finally add fresh grated coconut.
Nela Basale soppu thambuli
Nela basale thambuli is prepared using nela basale leaves and it can also be prepared using other plant leaves like palak, coriander, curry leaves, moringa leaves. If use this thambuli daily at the beginning of lunch with rice, your body health improves. It helps in digestion, treats constipation.
Ingredients needed for thambuli :
Nela basale leaves 200 gm
Cumin 1/2 tsp
Black pepper 8-10
Fresh grated coconut 1/.2 cup
Curry leaves 5-6
Mustard seeds 1/4 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Salt
Ghee 2 tsp
Curd or butter milk 1 cup
Garlic 8-10
Preparation :
Take ghee in a pan and add black pepper and cumin to it, after cumin fries add nela basale leaves to it. Fry it well and then add fresh grated coconut to it. Then grind it adding turmeric powder and salt.
You can also add chopped onions and garlic cloves while frying which is optional.
For seasoning, take ghee in a pan and add mustard seeds, curry leaves and garlic to it and fry well and add this to thambuli mixture. Finally add curd to it.
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The opinions expressed herein are authors personal opinions and do not represent any one's view in anyway, do not use this information to diagnose or treat your problem without consulting your physician. Remedies here mentioned are used for ages may not be clinically proven.
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