Amaranthus

Indications:

• Reduces vata and pitta
• Good for children, adult and the aged
• It is very tasty and is an appetizer
• Relieves cough and fever
• The white and red varieties have similar properties

Preparation:

Ingredients:

• Amaranthus leaves – 1 bunch
• Ghee – 10 ml
• Urud dal – 1 spoon full
• Mustard – 1tsp
• Pepper powder – 1 pinch
• Asafoetida – 1 pinch
• Rock salt – 1 pinch

Method:

Separate the leaves from the weeds and grass. Wash it well. Chop it and cook using very little rock salt. Add a pinch of pepper powder for taste. Cook for 5-7 minutes only. Season with asafoetida, mustard, urud dal and cumin seeds using ghee.