Nutritional value of Keerai is twenty times more than in other vegetables. Keerai is a valuable source of nutrients, rich in iron, calcium, vitamin A, anti-oxidants and veg proteins. Some leaves are believed to keep blood sugar levels low.
Make a habit of eating Keerai atleast twice a week.
Check out the different types of greens (keerai) below:
Recipes:
Manathakkaali Keerai Kootu
Keerai Puzhi Masiyal
Keerai Poondu Masiyal
Keerai Paruppu (Dhal) Masiyal
Keerai Kootu
Agathi Keerai Thuvatal
Murungai Keerai (Drumstick Leaves) Poriyal
Keerai (Greens) Rice
Agathi Keerai Charu
Keerai Cutlet
hi, thats a nice post abt keerai..
the paruppu kerai u have mentioned is venthiya keerai.
Hi Roo,
Thank you for visiting my site. Paruppu Keerai is NOT vendthiya keerai. It looks like that, but it is not bitter and you make regular kootu with this paruppu keerai.
hi Kamala,
stuff u post in ur site are very informative. i really enjoyed getting to know more about keerai and keerai recipe's. Thank u keep posting.
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Thank you Henry.
sister i have a doubt,whether spinach, pasala keerai and palak are the same one..
Hi Lavanya,
Yes. All are same – spinach in English, Palak in Hindi and Pasala Keerai in Tamil.
Sorry,.. Pasala keerai is a different variety of spinach which is very thick and Palak is a different variety which is usually called spinach everywhere (usually made Palak paneer )
Hi Kalpana,
Thank you for the information.
our modern food habit totally neglected the cheap and valuable food item, the Greens. this is mainly due to lack of awareness on the great nutritional and health values of our keerai. Now a days people are more health concious and once they started knowing the value of keerai, definitely they go for taking keerai in their daily diet. The main need of the day is lot of awareness. hope people like you may be able to bring more awareness on the value of keerai.
Thank you Dr Paulraj for writing.
Hi, Good and informative pics of all keerais. Also pls do mention abt Karusalanganni keerai, punarnava and dill too. they too are very nutritious.
Hi , i am your fan tried many of your recipies it’s nice what is pannai keerai also i want recipie for citron (Yellikaai )pickel
Hi Indumathi,
Pannai Keerai is a green mostly found in Nilgris. For pickle, I have already posted some recipes. Please check under Pickle category.
Hi Kamala, Can you throw some light on VITAMIN SOPPU,VITAMIN AKU,VITAMIN KEERAI,which my sister in law grows in Malleswaram,Bangalore.She said she uses it for a variety of dishes including chutneys and says the leafs are simply awesome & delicious.It is not sold in the market and is not much known to many.
Hi Ahobala,
Thank you for the information. There are lot of greens grown only in home gardens and not found in the market. One of such green is “Anise Leaf” which is full of vitamanins. I am not sure whether you are referring to this or something else. If you give me more information on the vitamin green, it will be very useful.
Hi, nice post, will be great if you could mention Hindi & English names for all keerai please
I am a North Indian but love south Indian food and culture.
Thank you for visiting our site. I have already given the english names under each Green. For Hindi names – will update shortly.
Thank you very much for the information. Pls give some recipes in Ponnanganni Keerai – Pink Variety as i have in my Garden.
Also I have Pasalai Keerai (Spinach) as Climbers recipes.
Hi Vijaya Dhanasekar,
Please check this link http://www.kamalascorner.com/tag/keerai-greens – you will find ponnanganni keerai poriyal and other keerai recipes where you can use pasalai keerai too.
Kamala
Please tell me the Tamil. Name for the keerai which is in clover shape in Bengal it is called chickni saag
Very nice ! Useful indeed ! Identified correctly the colours of PONNANGKANNI !
Thank you.
Madam,
Your recipes are simple and easy to cook. I have recently turned diabetic. Kindly suggest some recipes. I cannot leave rice and eat chapatis.
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Very nice blog. Keep it up !!!
Thank you.
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Hi kamala, your tips were very useful, i m really eager to find out what is the tamil name for watercress
It is called ஆடிவேரை(ativerai)in Tamil.
I want the keerai dishes which can effectively work on hair fall