Amaranth greens stir fry
Traditional Kerala recipe made with fresh amaranth leaves, coconut, and mild spices.
Servings 3 to 4
Calories
Ingredients
- 1 bunch amaranth greens cheera/thandu keerai – washed and chopped
- 3-4 tsp coconut oil
- 1-2 green chili
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- a small pinch Red chili powder Optional
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder optional
- ¼ tsp cumin seeds
- 1 clove Garlic optional
- 2 tbsp grated coconut fresh or frozen
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Clean the amaranth leaf ,wash and rinse thoroughly 3-4 times in lot of water. Draand Chop the stems first and keep aside now chop the leaves finely and keep it separate.
- In a kadai or pan, heat coconut oil. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add dry red chili and add chopped amaranth greens. Allow it to slightly wilt.
- Meanwhile coarsely grind coconut, cumin, garlic, red chili powder, turmeric powder and salt. Make a small hole in the centre of the pan put the coconut mixture and green chilies cut cover with amaranth leaves. Let this cook for another 5 minutes. Open the lid mix the mixture once.
- Make sure there is no moisture in the stir fry on a low flame give it a few minutes uncovered. Switch off flame and serve warm.
Notes
Make sure to drain the leaves well else the stir fry will become soggy.
Use tender leaves and stem for almost flavor and even cooking.