🌿 Green Amaranthus, also known as Amaranthus viridis, is a leafy green vegetable packed with nutrients and cultural significance across the globe. Here's a quick dive into what makes it special:
Belongs to the Amaranthaceae family
Common names: Slender amaranth, Green amaranth, Pigweed, Chinese spinach
Grows up to 60–80 cm tall, with ovate leaves and small green flowers
Widely eaten in South India (called kuppacheera in Kerala), Manipur (cheng-kruk), and Bengal (note shak)
Used in soups, stir-fries, curries, and even smoothies
Young leaves are tender and nutty, similar to spinach
