Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Turnip Greens

Turnip Greens Stir fry with Potato Recipe
Turnip Greens - 1 bunch
Red Onion - 1 large finely chopped / sliced  ( 2-3 medium size)
Potato - 1 medium size ( cut into small cubes )
Grated Coconut - 2tbsp
Garlic clove - 1
Green chillies - 2-3
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Salt - to taste
For tempering :
Canola oil - 2 tbsp (can use any vegetable/cooking oil)
Mustard seeds - 1-2 tsp
Dry red chilli - 1-2
Curry leaves - 1 sprig (4-5 leaves)

Directions:
1. Wash the Turnip Greens well and place them on a kitchen towel or stand the leaves in a bowl to drain the water off. Chop the leaves into thin strips.
2. Using a mixer grinder, pulse together the grated coconut with garlic and green chillies , make sure it does not become a paste.
3. In a large frying pan heat the oil and crack mustard seeds , then add the dry red chillies and curry leaves and saute for 1 minute.
4. Add the red onions, cubed potato, turmeric powder and add salt and saute until onions becomes soft and pink.
5. Now toss in the leaves and cover and cook until the leaves are tender. (for about 5 -10mins)
6. Add the grinded coconut mixture and cook with the lid off on medium heat until the potato gets cooked and the entire thoran is dry.
7. Serve hot with plain rice and maybe some curry if you like.
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Spicy Skillet Turnip Greens
 A quick recipe for spicy skillet turnip greens for a comforting, home-cooked meal.
Serves: 6
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 medium onion, cut into wedges
    1 pound turnip greens, cleaned and chopped
    ¼ cup water
    pinch brown sugar
    ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to preference)

Instructions
    Drizzle olive oil into skillet over medium heat.
    Add onion and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Then add ½ of turnip greens. Allow to cook down and add the remainder of the greens.
    Add water, brown sugar and red pepper flakes. Adjust the amount of red pepper to your personal taste.

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