Thotakura pulusu
March 31, 2014
A south indian stew preparation of the Amaranth leaves served with rice
Cuisine
Indian
Course
Main Course
Serves
30
Method
Stovetop
Difficulty
Hard
Cook Time
4 minutes
- Cuisine Indian
- Course Main Course
- Serves 30
- Method Stovetop
- Difficulty Hard
- Cook Time 4 minutes
Ingredients
thotakura or amaranth leaves
6 cup
medium onion chopped
1/2 measure
methi powder
1/4 teaspoon
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
mustard seeds
1 teaspoon
tamarind paste
1/2 teaspoon
salt to taste
green chili minced
5 measure
curry leaves sprig
1 measure
red chili
4 measure
garlic cloves diced
4 measure
chana dal
1 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon
roasted peanut powder
2 teaspoon
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a pan and add the chana dal and let brown lightly.
2. Add the red chili, cumin, mustard and curry leaves and let splutter.
3. Add the garlic and green chili and saute for 1/2 minute.
4. Add the onions and turmeric and saute for 2 minutes.
5. Add the amaranth leaves and salt, cover with lid and let cook until the leaves are softened and lightly turn color.
6. Add the tamarind ,1 cup water and methi powder and let simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Add the peanut powder, stir well and turn off the stove.You can add more water if you like it with more sauce.
HEY THERE!