Kate Maath / काटे माठ / Spiny Amaranth / Amaranthus spinosus

Other Names

Status & Habitat

Raw: Yes
Ripe: Yes
Both Raw & Ripe: Yes
Dangerous Form to Consume: N/A
As Food: Leaves and stems cooked as a vegetable; seeds cooked.
As Medicine: Plant part paste used to relieve vomiting, wounds, and burning sensation due to herpes.
Cooking Without Prior Boiling: N/A
Boiling Before Cooking: N/A
Pickling: N/A
Brining: N/A
Fermenting: N/A
Drying for later Consumption: N/A
Overall Method: Use leaves and stems as a vegetable; cooked seeds may be eaten and cooked whole.

Nutritional Benefit: Rich in calories and protein.
Medicinal Benefit: Helps relieve skin issues; helps relieve vomiting and burning sensation caused by herpes.

Tribal Wisdom: Root paste is applied to wounds and skin diseases; leaf paste is applied to reduce the burning sensation caused by herpes; root paste is eaten with honey to control vomiting.

Tribal Recipe / Usage: Leaves have a high protein content, so are a good meat alternative.