Monday, June 18, 2012

Bhajje Upkari (Red Amaranth Stir Fry)

Bhajje Upkari is a healthy stir fry. It is very simple and can be made within 15 minutes. I got this recipe from my mother. In Konkani, Bajji means Red amaranth leaves.


Ingredients:
  • Red Amaranth leaves- A big bunch
  • Oil- 1 tsp
  • Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp
  • Dry Red chillis- 2
  • Jaggery- To taste
  • Grated Coconut, fresh/frozen- 1-2 Tbsp
  • Salt- To taste
* You can also use Red Swiss Chard instead of red amaranth leaves.

Procedure:

Clean and wash the red amaranth leaves. Then give it a rough chop.


Now heat the oil in a kadai. Then add mustard seeds. Once it starts spluttering, add broken red chillies. 
Once fried, add chopped leaves. Leave it for a while, so that it shrinks (don't add water and salt till then). 
Once the leaves shrink, add salt, jaggery and grated coconut. Close it with a lid and allow it to cook for 4-5 minutes (add water only if required. I didn't add any).
Once it looks cooked, turn off the heat. Bhajje Upkari is ready!!


Serve it hot as a side dish to rice and any curry of your choice.

2 comments :

  1. Hi,
    Instead of mustard and red chillies you can use crushed garlic, onions and green chillies.Try this variation too.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Thanks Shubha for that variation. Will surely try next time:-)

    ReplyDelete