Eurêka!

I have been trying to find a vegetable that we had in Iran and was a MUST have item when eating kebab.

Google search and asking people pushed me towards Thai Basil. But after spending lots of money, buying both plants and seeds and trying them out, i could never find the strong smell and taste of Reyuan (ریحان) to satisfy my craving.

So last time i was in Paris, i bought all types of seeds they had and when I came here, started to grow them.

To my surprise, after the initial disappointment that only a handful of the seeds germinated and it didn't smell or taste much at fist, this morning i took the top of one 9f the branches to let 8r spread and almost jumped up of excitement.

Eureka!

I finally found what I've been looking for so long. It is a bit on a stronger side of the ones3qe had back in south of Iran, but the smell is amazing and soooo lovely.

Closing my eyes, i could smell the fresh Kebab on the bread, with lots of vegetables in the side. And the memories of walking to the best kebab place in our neighborhood buying 2 screwers for each person in the house and walking back trying hard not to nibble on the juicy bread soakesld in kebab juice, on the way back.

So here is the result of my successful exploration. Tukamaria vegetable seeds. Good for soaking in water and drinking when you have a cold. But also great for growing and eating with sandwich.

The leaves also have a fantastic effect of rasing the itchiness of mosquitoe bites.

So you can guess what I'm going to do in the afternoon!

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