Thursday, March 18, 2010

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.

7 comments:

  1. Very innovative recipe.. thanks for sharing!!

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  2. Thanks Chandana! A friend suggested that I try Chard as a substitute for the Cheera/ Amaranth greens we use in Kerala and the flavours matched!

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  3. Its been Long time I had this recipe. Nice one! and great click too.

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  4. Dear Q
    How are you?
    This recipe is so new for me, and really dont know what red Chard is. please enlighten me
    happy cooking

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  5. Dear Ushnishda! Good to hear from you!
    The red chard has a slightly bitter flavour and all its properties make it suitable for Bengalis and Malayali's ! :-D
    I found a link with pictures:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Chard_in_the_Victory_Garden.jpg
    It tastes remarkably like our Amaranth greens.
    Hope your trip is going well? We miss your posts.
    -Shri

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  6. Looks great. Photos are awesome as always and great recipe to boot.

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  7. This one is fantastic too. I was thinking even yesterday of getting some red chard. Now you have pushed me all the way. This weekend I shall get some for sure

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