Turnip Greens Poriyal

Ingredients:

• Turnip Greens - 1 bunch
• Onions - 2 small
• Garlic - 3 cloves
• Grated Coconut - 2-3 tbsp
• Whole Red Chillies - 2
• Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Urad Dal - 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
• Asafoetida - a pinch
• Salt -to taste
• Curry Leaves - a few
• Oil - 2 tbsp

Directions:

• Wash and clean the leaves properly.
• Trim the hard stems and discard. Chop the leaves finely.
• Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds. Add urad dal and let them turn reddish.
• Add hing ( asafoetida ) , red chillies, chopped garlic and curry leaves.
• Add finely chopped onions and saute till translucent. Add turmeric powder.
• Add chopped turnip greens and a little salt.
• Cook on medium heat for around 5 minutes.
• Add grated coconut and mix well.. Cook for another couple of minutes.
• Serve as side dish with dal and rice.