Amaranth : a local grain as good as quinoa
Amaranth is traditionally eaten as part of native diet all over india. It is called by many names like Ramdana/ Rajgira etc. Very few know that Chaulai, which is a very common food eaten in fasts (vrats), is actually a puffed form of amaranth.
Both Amaranth and quinoa are pseudo grains - they are actually seeds that can be eaten like grains. The nutrition in both is very similar. So next time you think of incorporating quinoa, just get amaranth instead (it's much cheaper).
Nutrition comparison, as per USDA nutrition database. Please check it at source for micro nutrients details as well.
Quinoa 1 cup boiled
Protein 8.14g
Fat 3.55g
Fibre 5.18g
Carbs 39.4g
Amaranth 1 cup boiled
Protein 9.35g
Fat 3.89g
Fibre 5.17g
Carbs 46g
Different micros but amaranth has some benefits for some important minerals.
Amaranth has 115mg calcium (RDA is 800mg but difficult from vegan sources, so this is good) and 5mg iron (RDA is 11 for men and 15 for women). So amaranth can be considered rich in both.
RDA as per ICMR guidelines for Indians.
Please share what you call amaranth in your language? Any special preparation of the same? I would love to cover that 🤝🏻.
I started this series as there is not much faith in local food among people. Just because western options are more researched and quoted frequently does not make the local plates any less healthy.
I hope we bring native food combinations to focus again, with right proof behind them.
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