Amaranthus Rice

 Araikeerai as called in Tamil is a widely used green in India. Amaranth leaves are a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C and folate and minerals like calcium, iron , potassium , zinc and copper .

 This rice is simple and easy to prepare.

Requirements :

Amaranthus leaves – 1 cup

Cooked rice – 2 cup

Onion – 1

 Green chilly – 2

Garlic – 2 cloves

Curry leave – a sprig

Oil – 1 tsp

Cumin seeds – ¼ tsp

Salt as required

Method :

Heat oil in a kadai , add the cumin seeds and let it splutter.

Now , add the chopped onion , garlic , slit green chillies and curry leaves.

Sauté well till the onions are translucent.

Add the amaranthus leaves and sauté for five minutes , by this time the leaves will be cooked.

Add the rice and required salt , stir well.

Stir for two minutes and take out from flame.

Amaranthus rice is ready to serve.

No sidedish is needed.