Thotakura Fry
Learn to make Thotakura fry - Also called as Amaranth in english, Chawli in hindi, Mulai Keerai in tamil. Amaranth leaves are a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, folate. Rich in fiber, protein, antioxidants, calcium and iron. They help improve digestion, good for anaemics, reduce bad cholesterol.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1/2 tbsp Mustard seeds
- 1/2 tbsp Urad dal
- 1/2 tbsp Chana dal
- 2 Dry red chilis
- 2 Cups Amaranth leaves (thotakura)
- 1/4 tbsp Turmeric
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Chili powder
- 3-4 Garlic pods Crushed
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, dals, dry red chili and let mustard seeds splutter.
- Add tender Amaranth (Thotakura) leaves to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Then, add turmeric and salt.
- Cook for 5-8 minutes till the leaves wilt and almost cooked.
- Add chili powder and crushed garlic gloves. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes
- While cleaning the amaranth leaves, remove the fiber on the sides of the stalk.
- Choose tender amaranth leaves for this recipe.