Red Spinach is a type of leafy vegetable with a scientific name of Amaranth Dubious. Red spinach tops the charts when it comes to offering health benefits. It is full of iron to prevent anemic conditions. Loaded with Vitamin C and other natural anti-oxidants Red spinach can strengthen your immune system and make you hale and hearty. It’s wide availability and cheap price made this popular among Bengalis. There are many recipes with Lal Shak which are considered to be popular among Bengalis. Few of them are ‘Lal Shak dye Dal’ or Lentils with Red Spinach, ‘Lal Shak Bhaji’ or Stir-Fried Red Spinach, ‘Lal Shak Chingri’ or Red Spinach with Shrimp etc.