The monsoon season is the month of 'Karkkidakam' on the Malayalam calendar.
This is the season to prepare 'pathila thoran,' a stir-fry made with 10 different edible leaves.
It's believed that, according to Ayurveda, these leaves provide nutrition when our immunity is at its lowest.
The composition of the 10 leaves differs across Kerala, but these are among the most commonly used leaves
The tender leaves of the plants are finely chopped and mixed with coconut and other ingredients to prepare the nutritious dish.