Thotakura Fry

Difficulty Rating 2:  Special Ingredient needed

1 big bunch fresh amaranth (or fresh spinach) leaves (picked, cleaned, discard thick stalks, use tender stalks)

1 big onion, finely chopped

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

4 dry red chilies de-seeded

5-6 garlic flakes, crushed

1 sprig curry leaves

2 green chilies, slit length wise (adjust to taste)

Big pinch turmeric powder

Salt to taste

1/2 TBsp olive oil

1.    Heat oil, add the mustard seeds and once they splutter, add the cumin seeds, garlic, red chilies, curry leaves and green chilies and cook until the garlic turns brown.

2.    Add the onions and sauté till transparent. Add salt and turmeric and sauté further for a minute.

3.    Add the leaves and sauté covered for 15-20 minutes or till done. Serve hot with rice and lentils.