Know ur plants/trees *Amaranthus*…local names..Shak, Math, lal Math, Cheera, Harive, etc. There r around 70+ species of this leafy vegetable and each variety can vary in their leaf, stem and flower colour and shape. The seeds of this tiny annual plant is known as *Rajgira.* It is one of the most undervalued ancient seed used as a grain in our diet especially during fasting bcos of its slow nutrition releasing properties. *Rajgira* is one of the best and highest source of vegetable protein in the world that is easier for the human body to absorb. Besides having protein higher than milk, it has amino acid and calcium in large quantities. Rajgira, a very ancient grain means royal grain. It is also called *”Ramadana”* which means *”God’s own grain”* * *Rajgira* is a powerhouse and these tiny seeds pack so much nutrition with high medicinal properties with curing capabilities of cancer, heart diseases, stroke, arthritis, etc. So let us make the Amaranth leaves and seeds a part of our daily diet.