Amaranth
Beetroot Vlathankara

Delicious, ornamental, edible jewel from southern India. Tasty spinach alternative with beetroot-colored foliage & exquisite flavor.

About Beetroot Vlathankara

(Amaranthus tricolor). This delicious ornamental edible jewel from southern India is a tasty spinach alternative in the vegetable patch. Renowned for its striking beetroot-colored foliage and exquisite flavor, this variety is among the most cherished amaranths in Kerala. Legend has it the history of this crimson beauty began with a keen-eyed farmer in Vlathankara. Wandering through a bustling bazaar, he spotted a cluster of amaranth saplings; one stood out, displaying a deep blood-red hue. Recognizing its uniqueness, he nurtured the red sapling at home until it flourished and bore seed. The amaranth was named in honor of Vlathankara and became a regional emblem. Resilient and productive, it yields ruby-red leaves for over six months in favorable conditions. Like all amaranths, the leaves are tender and best used in stir-fries or cooked into daal or masalas. Annual