• Kavali Bhaaji / कवळी भाजी / Chlorophytum borivilianum Santapau & R. R. Fern
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Kavali Bhaaji / कवळी भाजी / Chlorophytum borivilianum Santapau & R. R. Fern

Local Name: Kavali Bhaaji / कवळी भाजी

Common Name:

Botanical Name: Chlorophytum borivilianum Santapau & R. R. Fern

Kavali Bhaaji / कवळी भाजी / Chlorophytum borivilianum Santapau & R. R. Fern

Status & Habitat

  • Habitat: Herb

  • Occurrence: Gardens

  • Season of Availability: Year-round

  • Geography: Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Australia, and Asia

  • Method of Propagation: Seed propagation

  • Part used for Propagation: Seeds

Edible Parts

  • Edible Parts: Tender Leaves

  • Can be Eaten Raw: Yes

Method of Consumption

  • Raw: Yes

  • Ripe: Yes

  • Both Raw & Ripe:

  • Dangerous Form to Consume: N/A

  • As Food: Leaves are eaten.

  • As Medicine: Leaves help improve immunity.

  • Cooking Without Prior Boiling: N/A

  • Boiling Before Cooking: N/A

  • Pickling: N/A

  • Brining: N/A

  • Fermenting: N/A

  • Drying for later Consumption: N/A

  • Overall Method: Mostly used for medicinal purposes; also used as a leaf vegetable.

Nutritional & Medicinal Benefits

  • Nutritional Benefit: Rich in carbohydrates.

  • Medicinal Benefit: Helps improve immunity.

Tribal Wisdom

  • Tribal Wisdom: Helps with immunity against infection.

Recipes

  • Tribal Recipe: Bhaji: heat oil, onion, and spices in a kadai; add chopped leaves into this kadai and mix; let sit.