concept   amaranth
culture   India
statement   In India, amaranth is a versatile plant used in religious ceremonies, fasting, and traditional cuisine as both a vegetable and grain.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 amaranth India Amaranth is often used in religious ceremonies and festivals, such as during Navratri, and also as a staple grain for those fasting during religious observances. 1
2 amaranth India Amaranth is often used as a leafy vegetable in cooking, and its seeds are not a commonly known food item. 1
3 leaf amaranth India A staple vegetable in traditional dishes and cuisine 1
4 leaf amaranth India Often used in stir-fries and curries, and eaten as a leafy vegetable 1