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Amaranthus spinosus |
July: Flowering ends, seed formation begins.
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3 September, 2008
Safe after removing spines. Amaranthus spinosus is widely used in traditional medicine.. Valued for its high nutrient and vitamin content..
Annual herbaceous plant with spiny stems and green leaves.. Grows in fields, roadsides, and wastelands..
Handpicking young leaves and shoots. Harvesting seeds after full maturation and drying of inflorescences.
Best time to harvest leaves is before flowering begins.. Seeds are dried in air, avoiding direct sunlight..
Leaves are suitable for boiling and stewing.. Seeds are cleaned from husks and dried.. Used as food after preparation.
Spiny amaranth salad (Chopping fresh leaves with oil and lemon juice)
Refreshing and healthy salad
Refreshing and healthy salad
1. Wash young amaranth leaves.
2. Chop finely.
3. Dress with olive oil and lemon juice.
4. Add salt and fresh vegetables to taste.
2. Chop finely.
3. Dress with olive oil and lemon juice.
4. Add salt and fresh vegetables to taste.
Stewed spiny amaranth (Boiling and stewing leaves with onions and garlic)
Nutritious and aromatic dish
Nutritious and aromatic dish
1. Wash and chop amaranth leaves.
2. Fry onions and garlic until golden.
3. Add leaves and some water.
4. Stew covered for 10-15 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Fry onions and garlic until golden.
3. Add leaves and some water.
4. Stew covered for 10-15 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Spiny amaranth seed porridge (Boiling seeds with water or milk)
Nutritious and easily digestible porridge
Nutritious and easily digestible porridge
1. Rinse seeds.
2. Boil in 1:3 ratio with water or milk for about 20 minutes.
3. Add sugar or honey to taste.
4. Serve with nuts or fruits.
2. Boil in 1:3 ratio with water or milk for about 20 minutes.
3. Add sugar or honey to taste.
4. Serve with nuts or fruits.
Amaranth flour from spiny amaranth (Grinding seeds into flour for baking)
Healthy gluten-free flour
Healthy gluten-free flour
1. Dry seeds and grind into flour.
2. Use flour in bread and cookie recipes.
3. Combine with other flours as desired.
2. Use flour in bread and cookie recipes.
3. Combine with other flours as desired.