Nasturtium leaves

Nasturtium leaves refers to a genus of roughly 80 species of annual and perennial herbaceous flowering plants in the genus Tropaeolum . They have showy, often intensely bright flowers , and rounded, peltate (shield-shaped) leaves with the petiole in the center. Nasturtiums are flowering plants that are native to South America. When British explorers returned home from the New World carrying these plants, among numerous other goodies, the English eagerly adopted the nasturtium and began growing it for color. They soon found that it also made a tasty food. Nasturtium leaves are edible, and like the flowers, they have a peppery taste. Nasturtiums are easy to love because they're easy to grow. And once they start blooming, they dazzle you with saucer-shaped leaves and brilliant flowers until the first frost zaps them in the fall. So, for a garnish or salad ingredient that combines the flavor of watercress with the hues of the rainbow, try nasturtiums. They can grace special sandwiches, dips and spreads, and bowls of greens. And if you really want to liven things up, float a few blossoms in a punch bowl.Chopped Nasturtium leaves- Chop or slice leaves into small pieces using a sharp knife. Use them as you would use green onions or garlic, noting that it is stronger than the former but milder than the latter.Nasturtium leaves paste- Grind the chopped leaves in a grinder to get a garlic paste. You may add salt, green chillies and other spices to enhance the flavor