Cholai Ka Saag

How do you eat Green Amaranth Leaves?

The green veggies are very important to keep ourselves fit and healthy. You can eat green amaranth leaves by stir frying them or making amaranth saag. So, here I will tell you how to make cholai ka saag recipe. It is an incredible green recipe which you can easily make and is very delicious. Chaulai ka saag is a famous dish of Uttar Pradesh, India. And it is quite famous in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh too. It is variety of saag and people mostly eat this in winter season. That is beacause chaulai keeps us warm with respect to keeping us healthy. We cook this North Indian recipe using amaranth leaves, garlic cloves, onions and some Indian spices. Red amaranth recipe is usually eaten with makki ki roti or lachha parathas. Moreover if you drink lassi with this saag then it might become your next favorite main course dish.

Cholai ka Saag Benefits

Cholai leaves are a great source of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B and Vitamin K. Amaranth leaves are rich in iron, calcium, potassium, protein and folate. Red amaranth contains high fiber and low saturated fats. If a person consume it regularly then it will help in reduction of his blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Further it is also helpful in curing constipation and weight loss.It also prevents heart problems and is an antioxidant. You can even call it an immunity booster food. Amaranth leaf can be considered good for skin and has an anti ageing property. Also, it may be beneficial for those who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. You should definitely try this out in winters because it is tasty as well as beneficial for you. You can also check out my winter recipe of methi matar malai. So, let's see what we need to make this yummy Cholai ka saag recipe.