Brahmi or Timare or Karyano is the small creeping herb. It grows to a height of 2 -3 feet and its branches are 10 -35 cm long. It has round shaped leaves that are 1-2 cm long and 3- 8 mm broad. Roots emerge out of the nodules and directly go to the soil.
Brahmi is considered as the main rejuvenating herb for the nerve and brain cells. It is rich in Vitamin C and can be used in the salads, soups and sandwiches. Brahmi oil restores and preserves the memory.
The home grown Thimare or Brahmi leaves or karyano leaves are available in Mangalore throughout the year. It is given to infants & children as it is said to increase their memory power & intelligence level.
To prepare the Chutney:
- One bunch of thimare or karyano leaves with stems, cleaned and washed.
- 3 green chillies
- 3/4 cup grated fresh coconut
- 1" pc ginger
- 1/3 marble sized tamarind paste
- 1/4 cup cooked rice
- Salt to taste
- Mustard seeds
- Olive oil 1 tspn
Method:
paste.
2. Temper with oil and mustard
seeds and bring it to a boil.
The chutney tastes yummy if eaten with konji or with rice and even with the roti.
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