Nithya vazhuthana

Ipomoea muricata

vegetable

Young seeds, fruits and swollen flower stalks eaten as a vegetable; in Kerala, stir-fried as thoran.

Origin

India, Sri Lanka and China

Where to find it

In Kerala, it is grown in home gardens, on fences.

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The young fruits and stalks are washed, chopped and stir-fried for ten minutes with grated coconut; they are eaten cooked.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

It is a moonflower: its purple flowers open in the evening.