Laal Mathachi Bhaji- Red Amaranth leaves stir fry preparation
his is a typical Konkani veg preparation, where the simplicity and the flavor of red amaranth leaves is allowed to shine on its own.
Ingredients
- 1 Large Bunch of Red Amaranth Lal Maat
- Onions- 100gms sliced
- 4-5 tbsp fresh coconut- grated
- 4-5 Green Chilies- chopped
- 1- tsp Cumin Seeds
- 4-5 Cloves of Garlic- chopped
- Cooking Oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Clean, Wash Laal Maat leaves and drain water completely. Chop into fine pieces
- Heat 2-3 tbsp Cooking Oil in a pan. We will now add Cumin seeds for Tadka. Add chopped garlic and green chilies. Stir fry for 30 seconds.
- Add sliced Onions in the pan. Stir fry for 4-5 mins- until Onions becomes translucent. Onions become softer in about 5 mins.
- Now, we will add chopped leaves. Mix well. Cover and cook. After 5 mins, mix again.
- After 10 mins, laal maat shrinks considerably. Now add salt to taste and mix again.
- After 2 mins, we will finish off the preparation with some fresh coconut.