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Red Amaranth Leaves Recipe

Red Leaves
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Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 15 min Rest Time: 3 min Total Time: 28 mins
Calories 371 Calories (per 100g of uncooked grain)
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Description

Amaranth leaves are known as a superfood because they are beneficial for almost every organ of the body. It is easy to incorporate them into the diet as they taste well as a stir-fry. 

Rich in protein, calcium, iron, copper, essential vitamins, zinc and manganese.

Copper and manganese are used for their antioxidative properties in the body.

Copper is essential to produce red blood cells.

Zinc is needed for proper growth and maintenance, digestion and the development of the human body. 

Ingredient
  • 3 Bunches Red Amaranth leaves (Chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons Oil (Coconut)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • Curry Leaves
  • 5-6 Nos Garlic (crushed)
  • 4-5 Nos Green Chillies
  • 1 No Onion
  • 2 Nos Tomato
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida
  • 1/2 cup grated coconut
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt (As per Taste)
Instructions

    • To start preparing this recipe, we need to wash it clean and roughly chop the red amaranth leaves and keep them aside.

  2. For tempering,
    • In a pan, heat 3 tbsp oil. Then add mustard, garlic, few curry leaves and fry for a minute.

    • Add the green chilies and let them fry for a few seconds.

    • Add chopped onions and fry until light brown.

    • Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder and asafoetida and let it fry for few seconds.

    • Add the chopped red amaranth leaves, with salt and let it cook. 

    • When the amaranth leaves are soft, add 1/2 cup of grated coconut. It takes about 10 minutes to cook completely.

  3. When the amaranth leaves are soft, add 1/2 cup of grated coconut. It takes about 10 minutes to cook completely.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 5.99

Amount Per Serving
% Daily Value *
Potassium 846.11mg25%
Protein 2.79g6%
Vitamin A 3656.4%
Vitamin C 54.25%
Calcium 275.88%
Iron 2.98%
Thiamin 0.03%
Niacin 0.74%
Folate 75.24%
Vitamin B12 0.23%
Phosphorus 95.04%
Magnesium 72.6%
Zinc 1.16%
Selenium 1.19%
Copper 0.21%
Manganese 1.14%
Chromium 0.02%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Serve this healthy recipe with rice and rotis.

Keywords: Red Amaranth leaves recipe,home made, vegan, gluten free
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