Amaranth leaves Stir Fry | Rajgiri Soppu Palya
Amaranth leaves stir fry is a simple, tasty and healthy sidde dish. It is ideal to pair with jowar roti or chapathi.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- a pinch of asafoetida
- 1 big onion
- 2 bunch rajgiri soppu / amaranth leaves
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Separate the leaves from the stalk. Cut them and wash a couple of times in water to remove the grime.
- Cut the onion.
- Take oil in a pan, add mustard seeds. As it splutters, sprinkle a little asafoetida and turmeric powder. Tip in the onions. Saute for sometime.
- In the meantime, remove the amaranth leaves and put them in a colander.
- Once the onion is pink in colour, put the amaranth leaves and salt. Mix and let cook for two minutes.
- Once the water has evaporated, add chilli powder
- Fresh grated coconut may be added. Amaranth leaves stir fry is ready to serve.
Notes
1. Two cloves of garlic may be added along with onion.
2. It can be garnished with fresh grated coconut.
2. It can be garnished with fresh grated coconut.