Malabar spinach

Also Known As : Indian spinach, Ceylon spinach

Technical Name : Basella alba

Descriptions
details

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a mild taste of citrus and pepper.

Usage Tips

Malabar spinach can be sauteed as a vegetable and can also be eaten raw.
It can be used in salads and stir-fries as well.

Common names and forms

Basale leaves
Chopped pui saag

Description

Malabar spinach is an edible vine in the family Basellaceae. It is cultivated as a vegetable in warm climate and well-drained soils and is found in tropical Asia and Africa. It has dark green, fleshy and heart shaped leaves that have juicy and crisy texture.

Health benefits

Malabar spinach is a good source of folate which helps reduce the chances of cardiovascular diseases.⁽¹⁾
As it is rich in folate, it helps to treat Alzheimer’s disease.⁽¹⁾
It provides energy.⁽¹⁾
It is good for pregnant women as folate prevents neural tube defects in the unborn child.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Look for malabar spinach with fleshy, thick leaves that are juicy and crisp.

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/malabar-spinach/

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