Thotakura Vepudu

This is simple and healthy stir fry of Amaranth greens/thotakura that go well with rice and roti.

Things Required:

• 5-6 bunches of fresh&tender stalk Amaranth leaves/thotakura(chopped)


• 1no. onion (chopped)


• 10-12 pods garlic (peeled)


• 4-5 dry red chillies


• 2tsp.oil


• 1/2tsp.urad dal


• 1/4 tsp.jeera


• 1/4tsp.mustard


• 2springs curry leaves


• A pinch turmeric powder


• salt to taste

Method:

• Boil greens with just enough water for 8-10min.(don't strain the excess water if any)


• In a pan heat oil, once the oil is hot enough add urad dal, jeera, mustard, once they start to splutter add garlic(little crushed) curry leaves,fry till the garlic is light brown in color, then add onion, turmeric powder, salt and saute til onions are translucent.


• Add boiled greens, saute for 15min or til done, with out lid on medium flame.


• Once done, remove from the heat and serve it with rice/roti.