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Beet Greens Curry (Beetroot Ni Bhaji Nu Shaak)

A great Indian recipe for beet greens; a curry using beet leaves, beet stalks and semolina

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 2
Beet Greens Curry (Beetroot Ni Bhaji Nu Shaak)

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch beet greens with stems (Roughly chop the greens and chop the stems into a fine dice)
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 onion, small (finely chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 serrano chili
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin (ground)
  • 1/4 cup semolina ((rava))
  • 1 cup water
  • pinch salt ((or to taste))
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions, chili, beet stems and garlic. Cook until the onions are softened and transparent.

  2. Add 1/4 cup semolina. Toast the semolina, stirring continuously until it smells toasty, about 3 minutes.

  3. Stir in turmeric, cumin and chili powder.
  4. Add beet greens and 1 cup water and salt.

  5. Cover, Cook 5 minutes, stirring once about halfway through. Uncover, cook for 5 more minutes, stirring often.

  6. Sprinkle with lemon juice, stir and serve.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 164
  • Carbohydrates: 21
  • Protein: 4
  • Fat: 7
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Cholesterol: 0
  • Sodium: 74
  • Potassium: 278
  • Fiber: 2
  • Sugar: 1
  • Vitamin A: 1705
  • Vitamin C: 14.1
  • Calcium: 42
  • Iron: 2.2