Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
The 'golden eye' green of Tamil tradition — matsyakshi is classically linked with eye nourishment and cooling clarity.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Quick-cook with coconut like any keerai; tradition gives it a weekly place for eyes and skin.
Classical Provenance: Tamil tradition; matsyakshi in nighantus.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- poriyal with coconut
- in kootu with mung
- with ghee rice (traditional eye-health pairing)
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
Well tolerated in normal culinary amounts.
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Dwarf copperleaf (ponnanganni)
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup cooked (90g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 cup cooked) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 51 kcal | 46 kcal |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 4.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5.2 g | 4.7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 6.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | 0.4 g |
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 0.6 g |
| Calcium | 388.0 mg | 349.2 mg |
| Iron | 3.88 mg | 3.49 mg |
| Magnesium | 80.4 mg | 72.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 58.3 mg | 52.4 mg |
| Potassium | 457 mg | 411 mg |
| Sodium | 39 mg | 35 mg |
| Zinc | 0.99 mg | 0.89 mg |
| Copper | 0.21 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Manganese | 0.66 mg | 0.59 mg |
| Selenium | 17.2 µg | 15.5 µg |
| Vitamin C | 103.0 mg | 92.7 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 5288.0 µg | 4759.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.54 mg | 0.49 mg |
| Vitamin K | 574.0 µg | 516.6 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.10 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.32 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19 mg | 0.17 mg |
