Thotakura Vepudu (Amaranth Stir Fry) Recipe

Prep & Cooking: 30 minutes
Serves: 3-4
Cuisine: Andhra

Ingredients:

6 big bunches fresh amaranth leaves (picked, discard thick stalks, use tender stalks)

1 big onion, finely chopped

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

4 dry red chillis de-seeded

5-6 garlic flakes, crushed

1 sprig curry leaves

2 green chilies, slit length wise

big pinch turmeric pwd

salt to taste

1/2 tbsp olive oil

1 - Boil the amaranth leaves and tender stalks in just enough water (about a cup of water) for 10-12 mts, such that the water is almost absorbed.
2 - Heat oil, add the mustard seeds and once they splutter, add the cumin seeds, garlic flakes, red chillis, curry leaves and green chillis and saute for half a minute.
3 - Add the onions and saute till transparent. Add salt and turmeric pwd and saute further for a minute.
4 - Add the boiled leaves and saute uncovered for 15-20 mts or till done. Serve hot with rice.