Note that some species
of amaranth leaves, particularly purple amaranth, are high in oxalates the same as spinach.
Not exact matches
There were also eggs
of turkeys, iguanas, and turtles, roasted, boiled, and in omelettes; reptiles
of various kinds; shrimps, sardines, and crabs; wild
amaranth seeds and tule roots; honey
of bees,
of maize, and
of the maguey, and portions
of maguey stalks and
leaves, which were eaten roasted.
We suggest at least 6 cups
of water for every one cup
of amaranth, not because the little grains will absorb that much liquid, but because
of what happens to the water that's
left.
Our experiments with the average amount
of liquid (about 2 cups)
left us with about two inches
of excess water that was goopy and viscous, in part due to starch being released by
amaranth as it cooks.
Amaranth leaves (chawli ki bhaji) is a regular feature in my kitchen now and I make good use
of all the recipes handed over by my mom (west India) and my mother - in - law (south India) with a few changes now and then to suit both, my cooking time and taste.
Add green gram, chopped
Amaranth leaves, about three cups
of water in the pressure cooker and cook for 4 whistles.
This version
of lentils with
Amaranth leaves or Mulai Keerai as called in Tamil in coconut is popular in South India.
There are now major weeds, such as Palmer
amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri), that have developed resistance to glyphosate,
leaving farmers scrambling for new solutions, including use
of chemical controls that are more toxic than glyphosate.
Amaranth leaves are much loved in our home and take the form
of stir fry, dal and stews in our daily meals.
Remember that while only a few
of the 50 species
of amaranth contain edible seeds, most contain
leaves that can be safely consumed.
Amaranth leaves make a very healthy and delicious salad and the seeds can be added to cereals and smoothies, but the very best way to reap the benefits of amaranth is via the s
Amaranth leaves make a very healthy and delicious salad and the seeds can be added to cereals and smoothies, but the very best way to reap the benefits
of amaranth is via the s
amaranth is via the seed oil.
A drink that was made from water and
amaranth was called «uauhatoli» and there was a dish made from the dough
of amaranth flower and filled with its
leaves called «huauquillamalmaliztli.»