RED AMARANTH LEAVES FRY - THOTAKURA VEPUDU WITH PALLI PODI

Andhra style
Thotakura Vepudu with Palli Podi
Amaranth is also known as Chaulai or Laal Saag in the north.
Amaranth greens are loaded with vitamins and Essential Minerals. This healthy recipe is also Vegan and tastes delicious with Phulkas or Rotis.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 bunch amaranth leaves, washed and chopped

• 1tsp cumin seeds

• 1 tsp mustard seeds

• ½ tbsp udad dal

• ½ tbsp Chana dal

• 2-3 dry red chillies

• A few curry leaves

• 1-2 medium onions finely sliced

• Grind to powder '

• 5-6 cloves of garlic

• 1tbsp roasted peanuts

• 1tbsp dry coconut 

• 4-5 dry red chilies

• 1 tsp roasted Chana (not pictured)

• Salt to taste 

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Heat oil in pan 

• Add Chana dal, urad dal, mustard seeds, and dry red chilies. Sauté till mustard crackles and dals turn golden brown

• Add jeera and fry for a min

• Add curry leaves and sauté for 30 sec

• Add sliced onions and fry for few mins  until onions turn translucent 

• Now add the amaranth leaves and salt. Mix well 

• Cover and cook on low flame for 5-6 mins

• Add ground masala powder and mix well

• Cook for another 3-4 minutes

• Serve hot with chapatis or rice