Essence of Leaves

With his immense knowledge of the Vedic shastra of Puraniks and Ayurveda, Chef Bhairav Singh, Corporate Chef, Graviss Hospitality, believes in herbal remedies. After many an expedition into wild India, living among local tribes and trying their food, he is inspired by how they maintain their health across all ages. Here are some of his recipes for desi home remedies.

Text: Chef Bhairav Singh  Photographs: Vaishali Rajput

Here are some uncommon and very healthy recipes from my Vedic file for you.

I have always loved eating seasonal leafy vegetables since childhood. I cook them in many different styles. It is said that one should include all colours of fruits and vegetables in the daily food intake, and the importance of the green colour is well-known. Adding a generous portion of green seasonal vegetables in your daily diet helps in multiple ways.

From improving energy levels and building immunity to curing acne and dry scalp, the benefits are a never-ending list. They even help keep sugar level in control and enhance metabolism.

In my recipes, I have used some unusual seasonal leafy greens. They aent commonly used byt are very healthy, power-packed and full of nutrition and healing properties. They are abundantly available in winter at local vegetable markets

Check out these recipes to cook with ajwain leaves, harbhara leaves, mayalu leaves, tindora leaves, bel leaves, tulsi leaves, peru leaves, and neem leaves.