Amaranth Leaves Curry/Lal Bhaji
Make this simple and flavuorful Amaranth Leaves and Potato Stir-Fry with aromatic spices for a healthy and delicious side dish.
Ingredients
- 250 gram Amaranth leaves
- 1 Onion medium size, chopped
- 2 Potato medium size, diced
- 1 tsp Cumin seed
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp Coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam masala
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/3 tsp Asafoetida
- 2 tbsp Oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan/kadhai and add asafoetida and cumin seeds to it.
- Add chopped onions and sauté till they are golden.
- Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder and salt and mix.
- Add diced potatoes and mix again. Sprinkle little water and cover the pan with lid. Let it cook for 5 minutes .
- After that, open the lid and add chopped amaranth leaves. Mix well and cover the lid again.
- Let it cook for 8-10 minutes on low medium heat.Once done, open the lid and sauté the curry for few minutes. Add garam masala, sauté and switch off the heat.
- Transfer it into a serving bowl and serve hot. Enjoy it as a side dish with your favourite dal rice or bread of your choice.
Notes
- This recipe tastes best when cooked with mustard oil, however you can use any oil of your choice.
- Always cook potatoes a little before adding these leaves as leaves tend to cook fast leaving potatoes half cooked.
- Make sure your curry is dry and not oozing any water before switching off the heat.
- These leaves gives little bitter taste similar to fenugreek seeds so adjust the quantity of salt as per your taste.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Amaranth Leaves Curry/Lal Bhaji
Amount Per Serving (4 g)
Calories 145
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Sodium 585mg25%
Potassium 97mg3%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 7IU0%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 22mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.