Green leafy vegetables demand respect! Delicate leaves of ethereal beauty, they are a test of the cook’s patience and prudence. From plucking the leaves to preparing and presenting them in an appetizing manner, they present quite a challenge. As with many matters in life, deal with a light hand and greens will reward you by being tasty and nutritious. Use a heavy hand, they will wilt and weep into nothingness. The spirit or saaram of the greens disappears just like in any abused case. No wonder then, even the experienced cooks use caution and a gentle touch, when it comes to handling greens.
By combining different types of greens, and by accentuating each preparation with the appropriate seasonings and garnishes, it is easy to create a different dish with green leafy vegetables everyday of the year. Fresh leaves, tender stalks, sprouts, sprigs and herbs, each with its own varied texture and complex flavors present an opportunity for the sensitive cook to ceaselessly creative, and also to reflect on the nourishing nature of mother earth.
That is what we, the food bloggers did for “Going Green -JFI:WBB Event”.
Raw, baked, boiled, deep fried, stir-fried, steamed, sauteed, sauced and saucy – some well-treated and some veg-vandalized:), all done of course with well-intentioned love and affection. Here they are – green leafy vegetables in their glorious avatars presented in all colors of rainbow.
Palak, Palakura, Palang, Keerai (Spinach)
Spinach-Cheese Rolls ~ from Sunita of Sunita’s World
Money Bags Florentines with Spinach ~ from Suganya of Tasty Palettes
Palak Pakodis with Sweet and Hot Green Chutney ~ from Sharmi of Neivedyam
Nachani Kobi Palak Kabab (Ragi-Spinach Kababs) ~ from Anjali of Anna Prabrahma
Palang Saag er Chop (Spinach Cutlets)
~ from Sandeepa of Bong Mom’s Cookbook
Spinach-Egg Cookies ~ from Tigerfish of Teczcape
Spinach and Chicken Lasagne ~ from Meeta of What’s for Lunch, Honey?
Spinach Upma ~ from Chandrika of AkshayaPatra
Spinach Utappam ~ from Coffee of The Spice Cafe
Keerai Molagootal – A Spinach Stew, Blended in Coconut , Lentils and spices
~ from Soumya of Food for the Soul
Spinach Mango Dal (Palakura Pullakura) ~ from Me
Sauteed Spinach with Dal ~ from Priya of Priya’s Kitchen
Keera (Spinach) Sambar ~ Meera of Meera’s Blog
Spinach Moong Dal Stir-Fry (Pesara Pappu Palakoora) ~ from Mythili of Vindhu
Spinach Keerai ~ from Mathy of Virundhu
Cheera Urulakkizhangu Masala ~ from Seena of Simple and Delicious
Keerai Masiyal (Spinach Masala) ~ from Pearlin of Purl up and Crochet
Keerai (Spinach) Poritha Kozhambu ~ from Sapna of Indian Monsoon
Keerai Side Dish ~ from Pooja of Creative Pooja
Palak Molaguthal for Green Lunch ~ from Deepa of Recipes N More
Lasooni Palak (Spinach Garlic Sabji) ~ from Sreelu of Sreelu’s Tasty Travels
Aloo Palak ~ from Anita of A Mad Tea Party
Spinach Casserole ~ from Sukanya Ramkumar of Hot N’ Sweet Bowl
Okra Spinach (Bhendi Palak) ~ from Seema of Recipe Juction
Spinach Kadhi (Taakatli Bhaaji) ~ from Tee of Bhaatukli
Palak Kofta ~ from Praveena of Simply Spicy
Soya Palak ~ from Revathi of En Ulagam
Palak Kadi ~ from Musical of Musical’s Kitchen
Palak Matar Gajar Subzi ~ from Musical of Musical’s Kitchen
Palak Paneer ~ from Prema Sundar of My Cookbook
Palak Paneer ~ from Bharathy of Spicy Chilly
Palak Paneer ~ from Swapna of Swad
Spinach Pulav ~ from Shree of Annapoorna
Palak Pulav ~ from Nav of Memories and Meals
Spinach Raita ~ from Roopa of My Chow Chow Bhath
Methi, Menthikura (Fresh Fenugreek Leaves)
Methi Malai Buns ~ from Bee & Jai of Jugalbandi
Methi Pakkoda ~ from MT of Menu Today
Methi Aloo Sevai ~ from Suma of Veggie Platter
Methi Upma ~ from Pavani of Cook’s Hideout
Methi Thelpaa ~ from Anupama of Food n More
Kasuri Methi Paratha and Daal Palak ~ from Manasi of A Cook @ Heart
Methi-Green Garbanzo Paratha from Sapna of Indian Monsoon
Methi Dal (Fenugreek Dal) ~ from Priya of Aahaar Vihaar
Methi Dal (Methikura Pappu) ~ from Latha of Masala Magic
Methi-Dal Sabzi ~ from Ramya of Mane Adige
Methi Kela nu Shaak (Methi and Banana Curry) ~ from Richa of As Dear As Salt
Methi n Meen (Fenugreek and Fish) ~ from Mathy of Virundhu
Methi Biryani ~ from Rajani of Amma Cheppindi
Methi Rice (Menthikura Annam) ~ from Latha of Masala Magic
Agathi Keerai (Hummingbird Tree Leaves)
Agaththik keerai Sodhi ~ from Mathy Kandasamy of Virundhu
Amaranth Leaves (Thotakura, Koyagura)
Thotakura Vepudu (Amaranth Stir-Fry) ~ from Sailaja of Sailu’s Food
Fresh Amaranth Leaves and Green Brinjals Curry
Thota kura and Poluru Vankaya Kura ~ from Me
Amaranth Dal (Thotakura Pappu) ~ from Me
Thotakura Avakaya (Amaranth-Mango Pickle) ~ from Anusharaji of Talimpu
Arugula
Arugula Soup ~ from Sig of Live to Eat
Arvi/Arbi/Colocasia/Taro Leaves
Patra Bajia (Stuffed Arbi/Colocasia Leaves)
~ from Pelicano of Elachi et Cetera…
Steamed Paatra(Taro) Leaves ~ from MT of Menu Today
Bachali Leaves
Dal with Bachali Aaku/Purslane Leaves/Mayalu Bhaji/Mong Toi
~ from Dee of Ammalu’s Kitchen
Bachali -Chana Dal in Tamarind Sauce ~ from Madhavi of My Veggie World
Beetroot Greens
Dal Saag with Beet Greens and Spinach ~ from Asha of Foodie’s Hope
Tambdi Bhajji with Beet Greens ~ from Vee of Past, Present and Me
Bok Choy
Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Cashews ~ from Smitha of Spiced for Life
Broccoli Rabe and Brussels Sprouts
Broccoli Rabe (Rapini) Parathas ~ Rinku of Cooking in Westchester
Brussels Sprouts with Coconut and Ginger ~ from Vani of Batasari
Cabbage Sprouts, Cabbage Leaves, Cabbage
Cabbage Sprouts Thoran ~ from Annita of My Pleasure and My Treasure
Kova Ilai Varai (Cabbage Leaves Stir-fry) ~ from Mathy of Virundhu
Cabbage Pathrode ~ from Smita of Smita Serves You Right
Celery
Celery Thokku ~ from Hema of Vegetarian Concoctions
Chard ~ Rainbow and Swiss
Rainbow Chard – Mushroom Sandwich ~ from Nupur of One Hot Stove
Red Chard Aloo Subzi ~ from Musical of Musical’s Kitchen
Red Chard Aloo Stuffed Parathas ~ from Musical of Musical’s Kitchen
Swiss Chard and Spinach Blend with Paneer
~ from Trupti of The Spice Who Loved Me
Collard Greens
Collard Greens “Sushi” Bites ~ from Sheela of Delectable Victuals
Coriander/Cilantro/Dhania/Kottimera:
Spicy Spirals with Green Cilantro Chutney ~ from Manisha of Indian Food Rocks
Patudi/Sambar Vadi ~ from Bhags of Crazy Curry
Kothamalli (Coriander) Chutney Sandwiches ~ from Nags of For the Cook in Me
Spicy Coriander Chutney ~ from Swapna of Tastes from my Kitchen
Cilantro Rice (Kottimera Annam) ~ from Suma of Veggie Platter
Curry Leaves/ Karivepaku/ Karipatta
Chammanthipodi (Dried Chutney Powder) ~ from RP of My Workshop
Karivepaku Kaaram Podi ~ from Smitha of Andhra Food Network
Curry Leaves Kudhi Menusu ~ from Mythreyee of Try this Recipe
Curryleaf powder rice (Kariveppilai podi saadam ) ~ from Revathi of En-Ulagam
Curry Leaves Dal ~ from Linda of Out of the Garden
The Elixir of Life: Curry Leaves Infused Ganji (Kanji) ~ from Me
Dill (Suwa)
Fresh Dill – Ridge Gourd Curry (Suwa~Turai Curry) ~ from Me
Drumstick Leaves (Murungai, Munagakaya Aaku)
Whole Wheat Dosai with Murungai Leaves
~ from Mathy Kandasamy of Virundhu
Kaffir Lime Leaves:
Lime Leaves Powder with Kaffir Lime Leaves ~ from Priya of Live to Cook
Kale Greens
Kale Greens and White Beans in Tomato Gravy ~ from the Cooker of The Cooker
Mint/Pudina
Pudina Chutney ~ from Manju of Me, Myself and More
Mixed Greens (Salad Greens):
Spring Garden Salad from Homegrown Greens ~ from Bee&Jai of Jugalbandi
Saundhe Aloo with Pale bhaji (Mixed Greens with Potatoes) ~
from Anjali of Anna Parabrahma
Fresh Herb Salad with Halloumi Cheese ~ from Reena of Spices of Kerala
Lisa’s Chicken Ceaser Salad ~ from Sajeda of Chachi’s Kitchen
Salad Synergy for Spring : Salad Greens and Boiled Peanuts ~ from Me
Mustard Greens/Sarson/Avaalu
Sarson Ka Saag ~ From Coffee of The Spice Cafe
Mutton pieces and Chana dal in Mustard Greens Gravy
~ From Ayesha of Experimenting on Tastebuds
Neem Leaves (Vepa Aakulu)
Homemade Neem-Clove Tooth Powder ~ From Me
Ponnanganni, Ponnaganti Kura (Water Amaranth, Gudrisag)
Ponnanganni Varai ~ from Mathy of Virundhu
Radish Greens (Mooli Patte)
Mooli Patte ki bhurji (Radish Greens Curry) ~ from Dumela of Fusion Food
Spring Onions
Spring Onion and Carrot Thoran
~ from Kitchen Fairy of Secret of Taste
Tandulka Leaves
Tandulkyachi Bhaji (Tandulka curry) ~ from Madhuli of My Food Court
Vallarai (Pennuwort Leaves)
Vallarai Sambal ~ from Mathy Kandasamy of Virundhu
Water Spinach (Kong Xin Cai, Kang Kung)
Water Spinach (Kong Xin Cai) ~ from Pepper of Frugal Cuisine
Kang Kung(Water Spinach) Mallung ~ from Mathy of Virundhu
I thank Nandita of Saffron Trail for giving me the opportunity to host and combine the WBB Event with JFI on this special anniversary occasion. Thanks to everyone for participating in this event with great interest and enthusiasm. Meet you all again for June Jackfruit Jihva at Bee and Jai’s Jugalbandi.
Found a green gem that you like? Please click on the photo or title to visit and share your joy with the participant food blogger. I am sure they would appreciate hearing from you. Thanks!
