Red Chard Stems...

These are from the stems of the  organic Red Chard leaves used in the Red Chard Upperi.

Ingredients

3 Cups: Finely chopped Red Chard stems [ from 6 leaves]

2 red pearl onions/shallots cut in half

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1/4 tsp red chilli powder

1 tbsp of vegetable oil/coconut oil

2 small cloves of garlic

Method

Heat the oil and saute the shallots and garlic until soft,

Add the turmeric and chilli powders and saute for a couple of minutes

Add the finely chopped red chard stems and  season with salt,
Cook until done.

Optional: A tempering with mustard seeds, dried red chillies and curry leaves alongwith 1/4 Cup of grated coconut or just a  garnish of 2 tbsps of fresh grated coconut at the end.