What is Cholai vegetable called in English?
One such vegetable is the nutritious leafy vegetable which is known as Cholai or Chaulai in Hindi and Amaranth or Amaranthus in English.
Is Cholai good for health?
Chaulai is considered beneficial for anemia as it increases the blood production due to its rich iron content. It also improves bone health and prevents osteoporosis as it is rich in calcium and improves bone density.
What are the benefits of eating Amaranth leaves?
Amaranth is rich in antioxidants, including gallic acid and vanillic acid. Antioxidants help fight free radicals, which are damaging byproducts of normal cellular activity, helping to reduce everything from signs of aging to heart disease.
What is the Indian name for amaranth?
ramdana
Amaranth seeds are commonly known as ‘ramdana’ in Hindi.
Is rajgira called amaranth?
Amaranth is an English name of Rajgira. Rajgira means raj= royal, gira= grain – A royal grain! It is also known as ‘Ramdana’, meaning God’s own grain. The word ‘Amaranth’ is derived from the Greek term ‘Amarantos’ which means “one that does not wither”.
What is the Indian name of amaranth?
Is your chaulai plant a weed?
Amaranth or chaulai is a leafy green belonging to the family Amaranthaceae. From salads to boiled and cooked curries, amaranth leaves and stems are cherished all over the world. But, you need to be more than just a food lover to recognise the many varieties of this plant, which may be growing as a weed right in your backyard.
What is chaulai and what are its health benefits?
Some varieties of amaranth plant are solely grown for their seed, which is then used as a cereal or in the form of flour. Looking at the nutritional aspects, chaulai seeds and leaves have ample amounts of vitamin C and carbohydrates. It not only provides you with energy but also keeps your immune system active against diseases.
What is the difference between red and green Cholai?
Cholai comes in two varieties, green stemmed leaf and red stemmed. The red stemmed variety is more sour than the green stemmed variety. A few years back, the seeds (rajgira) of the plant had gained much popularity for their health benefiting properties because of which they were caped under the superfood segment.