Chawli Ki Sabzi (Spicy Amaranth Greens)

INGREDIENTS:

2 bunches amaranth greens, cleaned, plucked
1 tsp. red chilli powder
1/2 tsp. coriander seeds (dhania) powder
3-4 pinches turmeric powder
2 pinches asafoetida
salt to taste
1/4 tsp. each cumin & mustard seeds
2 pieces tamarind finely chopped (or 1/4 tsp. paste)
1 tbsp. oil

DIRECTIONS:

Chop amaranth leaves finely, wash in plenty of water.
Put in colander,keep aside for 5 minutes to drain.
Heat oil in heavy pan, add seeds allow to splutter.
Add asafoetida, turmeric, and immediately, chopped leaves.
Stir a little, sprinkle all dry masalas, salt, tamarind over leaves.
Do not stir, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove lid, stir till spices are well mixed.
Allow to simmer till all liquid evaporates.
Take off fire, serve hot or reheat when required.
Serve with roti, phulka, puri, etc.

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