Satanai keerai is a wild spinach that has been a part of Tamil Nadu’s culinary heritage for centuries.

However, most people don’t know what it is anymore. But, the elderly women grazing goats and working in farmlands still cherish and preserve this leafy green as an intrinsic part of their culture.

This dish is easy to prepare and exceptionally healthy. You only need to boil tomato, garlic, green chili, tamarind, and spinach for 15 minutes, then grind them into a smooth paste.

Add some oil to a pan, heat it, add mustard seeds and dried red chilies, and pour the mixture over the spinach paste, and you have a delicious satanai keerai kuzhambu! It pairs well with rice, providing a satisfying meal.

Let us reestablish our connection with the land and our roots and joyfully take the road back to nature.