Kanghi/ Indian Mallow
*Thuthi plant's botanical name is Abutilon Indicum and it's common name is Indian mallow. We call it Thuthi in Tamil, Kanghi in Hindi, Tuttura Benda in Telugu, Atibala in Sanskrit, Thuththi in Malayalam and Navene Akke in Kannada.
Mallow is a very popular herb in the Middle
East. All parts of the plant contain antibacterial, which is why in
folk medicine, mallow is considered to be very effective against
coughing and respiratory and urinary tract disorders. If you've come
across mallow leaves and were at a loss for what to do with them, these
mallow patties might be the answer you needed.
Ingredients for patties:
Mallow - 1/4 cup leaves
Flaxseed - 2 tbsp. (ground seeds)
Water - 1/3 cup
Breadcrumbs - 2 tbsp.
Lemon juice - 1 tbsp.
Salt and Pepper - as needed
Vegetable oil - as needed
Method of preparing the patties:
Boil a large pot of water, add the mallow leaves, cook for a few
minutes, strain and rinse with cold water. Squeeze out as mich water as
you can, then chop the mallow leaves.
Mix the ground flaxseed in a bowl with a 1/3 cup water and set aside
for 15 minutes.
Mix the mallow leaves with the lemon, breadcrumbs and a little salt.
Add the mallow leaves to the flaxseed mixture and make small patties.
Heat the vegetable oil in a pan. Carefully place the patties in the
hot oil and fry each side for a few minutes until they are browned (if
the patties begin to burn, lower the flame).
Finally, transfer the patties to a plate with a paper towel and
drain the oil.
Tip:
You can serve these patties with yogurt or sour cream.
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