Guess what’s the latest buzz word among vegans on the internet? Kale! Right from Master chefs, to food bloggers, to someone who is all for healthy food, almost everyone is raving about Kale. We thought why not figure out what’s so special about this one and if do we get this in India.

[highlight highlightColor=”highlight-red” ]1.[/highlight] [highlight highlightColor=”highlight-green” ]All about Kale :[/highlight]

Kale is a vegetable which belongs to the Brassica family which also includes other vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and collard greens. Kale has suddenly captured the spotlight because of its nutritional value.

[highlight highlightColor=”highlight-red” ]2. [/highlight][highlight highlightColor=”highlight-green” ]Kale with a desi twist?[/highlight]

Yes, of course! Indian cuisine is very versatile. You can experiment Kale with Chana! Who is not mad about Indian curries, just stir fry them with split mung and coconut and your exotic Kale curry is all ready.

Kale looks the best when it’s mixed in salads. Add this awesome green vegetable with nuts and rice. Kale salad with sunflower seeds and sliced almonds, chicken with kale and freekeh-lentin pilaf and many more. Kale can be prepared in variety of ways. It can be used in soups and stews. It can also be sautéed, tossed or can be simply had with a smoothie.

[highlight highlightColor=”highlight-red” ]3. [/highlight] [highlight highlightColor=”highlight-green” ]Where can we get kale in India :[/highlight]

Kale is not easily available in India but don’t worry on that the apt substitutes of kale are spinach, green cabbage, beet and turnip greens, mustard and collard. You might just want to check out with Godrej Nature’s Basket or Organic Garden.

[highlight highlightColor=”highlight-red” ]4.[/highlight] [highlight highlightColor=”highlight-green” ]Benefits:[/highlight]

Kale provides cardiovascular support by lowering the cholesterol level by binding the bile acids. Steamed kale does it best. It lowers risk against five types of cancer – bladder, colon, breast, ovary and prostrate. The magic veggie protects the body against free radical damage that result in premature disease and aging. It contains vitamin K and omega-3 which have anti-inflammatory health benefits and also helps in the body’s detoxification process. It fibres help maintain a healthy digestive system with its fibers.

However, go little easy on this one as there are certain disadvantages if you have over eat this one.