MOOLI SAAG STIR FRY..

RECIPE:

INGR:

Mooli patta               1 bunch
Peanuts                    1 tbsp
Red chilli                  4
Garlic pod                4
Mustard                   1/2 tsp
Urad dal                   1/2 tsp
Cumin                      1/2 tsp
Turmeric                  1/4 tsp
Salt to taste 
Oil                             2 tsp

Method:

1. Clean the mooli patta, wash and immerse in salted water for 10 mts.
2. Drain excess water completely, chop finely and keep aside.
3. Roast peanuts, red chilli, garlic and grind coarsely into powder.
4. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard, cumin; on crackling add urad dal.
5. Put in the chopped mooli patta and stir fry on high flame.
6. When all water evaporates, add turmeric and salt.
7. Fry for a further 2 mts, add the coarsely ground peanut powder, stir and remove.
8. Serve hot between mealtimes as a snack (as the taste of this saag is peculiar and is best had alone by itself).
9. Can be garnished with grated coconut and fried onion cubes; it tastes really good .. 

Note:

1. Make sure the leaf is of good quality and fresh; otherwise it tends to taste bitter.
2. Fry on a high flame to remove all moisture and sogginess.
3. Do not overcook; leave it a bit crunchy. The whole cooking takes around 6 - 8 mts.
4. The many health benefits of this leaf can be googled--you will be left spellbound !