Amaranthus Gravy (Broth)

Recipe By:
Courtney
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  • Total Time 45 min Ico-add
  • Yield 2 Servings
  • Level Medium

Whether it turns out to be a vegetarian gravy or broth depends on how much you choose to thicken it. A flavorful enhancement for rice that is quick and easy, this dish can be started and finished while the r...
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups chopped amaranthus
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • To prepare masala paste:
  • 2 teaspoons cooking oil
  • 2 tablespoons toor dal
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 3 or 4 red chilies
  • 3 tablespoons coconut, grated
  • Seasonings:
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seed oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon urad dal
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 sprigs curry leaves
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Directions

  1. 1. Clean, wash and cook greens with turmeric powder and salt.
  2. 2. To prepare the masala paste: Heat oil in a saute pan. Add toor dal, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, chilies and coconut. Cook until flavors are thoroughly mixed. Remove from heat and grind into paste.
  3. 3. Heat sesame oil in saute pan, add mustard and urad dal then stir to combine. Add onion and curry leaves. Continue cooking until onions are browned.
  4. 4. Add ground masala and some water if too thick. Simmer 1 or 2 minutes. Add cooked greens, simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or until gravy (broth) is well blended.
  5. 5. Serve hot with rice.
 
 
  • Did you know?

    Amaranth seed is high in protein (15 - 18 percent) and contains beneficial amounts of lysine and methionine, two essential amino acids not usually found in grains. It is high in fiber and contains calcium, iron, potassium phosphorus, and vitamins A and B.