Mustard Leaves are among the super nutritious food item available. An Healthy option for fitness freaks as its packed with Vitamin K and Vitamin A and rich source of Dietary fiber and also rich source of Flavonoids which has a wide range of health benefits.
The health benefits of the same attracted me and we enjoyed it with Chapathi/Indian Bread , it goes good with Basmathi rice too.
Ingredients
Mustard greens /Sarson - 1/2 Bunch
Fresh Spinach/Palak- 1/2 Bunch
Bathua - 1/2 Bunch (But I didn't get these here)
Potatoes - 1 medium cubed (Optional)
Tomatoes - 1 medium chopped.
Green chili's - 2 no's
Onion - 1 medium chopped
Ginger - 1 inch size piece
Garlic - 2 to 3 no's crushed
Jeera/Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp
Maize Flour - 2 table spoon
Red chili Powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste
Vegetable Oil / Ghee- 2 table spoon
Cilantro/Coriander leaves - 1/4 cup (Optional)
Method
*Dry roast Maize flour in medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes and keep aside.
* Wash Sarson/Mustard leaves , add salt and little water (1/4 cup) Pressure cook it till one whistle.Grind these when cooled and keep aside.
*Heat oil in a pan , add cumin seeds and Asafoetida , add chopped onion , ginger , garlic , green chili and the potatoes. Saute for 10 minutes and add chopped tomatoes.
* Saute for another 5 minutes and add chopped spinach and keep on cooking for 10 minutes.
*Add Turmeric powder and red chili powder , saute for 2 to 3 minutes , Add blended mustard leaves to it, add salt and the roasted maize powder. Cook keeping it covered for 10 to 15 minutes.
* Cook till the curry looks thick and the potatoes are well cooked. Switch off the heat and add the coriander leaves (if using)
*Serve hot with a spoon of butter on top. Its usually had with Makki ki Roti -Indian bread with Maize flour.
Didn't use Butter :(
Cheers
TN
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