Pussley (Noun)
Meaning
Weedy trailing mat-forming herb with bright yellow flowers cultivated for its edible mildly acid leaves eaten raw or cooked especially in Indian and Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine; cosmopolitan.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Pussley is used in various Indian dishes, including salads, curries, and chutneys, where its slightly acidic taste adds flavor and freshness.
- In traditional Greek cuisine, pussley is often added to salads, stews, and soups for its unique taste and nutritional value.
- In the Middle East, people eat pussley raw or cooked, often combined with other leafy greens and herbs in salads and cooked dishes.
- Pussley grows in lawns and waste places, but in many places, it is deliberately cultivated for its edible leaves, which are rich in vitamins A, B, and C.
- The ease of growing pusley in home gardens has made it a favorite among chefs and home cooks looking to add a burst of citrusy freshness to their dishes.