Amaranth Stir Fry

Amaranth Stir Fry

Adapted from My Home Tastes

• Amaranth  Leaves – 2 bunches or packs,pick leaves and bright pink flower buds (drain then chop finely)
• Onion – 1 large/medium sized finely chopped
• Green chili – 2 sliced
• Curry leaves – 1 sprig
• Garlic – 2 cloves
• Mustard and Chanadal – 1/2 tsp
• Oil – 2 tbsps
• Turmeric powder – 1/6 tsp
• Coriander powder – 1/4 tsp
• Salt – as per taste.

1. Place a skillet or pan and add oil and heat, Drop the mustard and chanadal and fry a bit till it splutters.
2. Add the chopped onion, green chilli and curry leaves and saute till onion edges turn slightly brown.
3. Sprinkle the turmeric and coriander powders and stir, throw in the chopped leaves and continue stirring till it wilts and cover cook 3-4 mins on low.
4. Now add garlic and salt mix well and fry 3 more mins and turn off heat.
5. Move into a serving dish.