In Tamil, Red Amaranthus is referred to as சிகப்பு முளைக்கீரை, சிவப்பு கீரை, or செங்கீரை. The term “Masiyal” translates to “mashed” in English. Therefore, this dish essentially consists of mashed greens. The leaves are cooked with spices and lentils to create a flavorful and nutritious side dish. It is typically served with rice and other accompaniments like sambar and rasam.
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