Mixed Greens Thoran - Stir Fry With Ground Coconut, Kerala Vegetarian Recipe
 
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Recipe type: Side
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 4 people
Ingredients
To Grind
  • Grated coconut- 1 cup
  • Cumin seeds- 1 tsp
  • Garlic- 1
  • Green chili, chopped- 1 or 2
  • Turmeric powder- ¼ tsp
  • Water- 2 tbsp
For cooking
  • Coconut oil- 1 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
  • Dried red chilies, halved- 2
  • Curry leaves- 1 sprig
  • Mixed greens, roughly chopped- 4 cups (swiss chard, kale & beet leaves)
  • Salt- 1 tsp
Instructions
  1. I've taken mixed greens for making this, Swiss chard, kale & beet leaves harvested from my garden.
  2. Roughly chop the greens.
  3. For making this any kind of veggies can be used: chopped carrot, green beans, cluster beans, okra, cabbage, broccoli, beetroot, etc.
  4. To a blender jar, add the above-mentioned 'to grind' & grind to a coarse paste. Keep it aside.
  5. Place a wide pan over medium heat, add oil. Let turn hot.
  6. Add mustard seeds, let splutter.
  7. Add dried red chilies & curry leaves.
  8. Add shallots, season with ½ tsp salt & saute for 2 minutes.
  9. Add the mixed greens, combine well & cook till the greens have wilted.
  10. Don't overcook the greens.
  11. Add the ground coconut & ½ tsp salt, combine well & cook for a few minutes.
  12. Take the pan off the heat & serve along with rice as a side dish.
  13. Healthy, nutritious & tastes delish.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/mixed-greens-thoran-stir-fry-with-ground-coconut-kerala-vegetarian-recipe/