Monday, May 26, 2014

Amaranth leaves balls

Ingredients

washed and chopped amaranth greens   3 cups
besan flour   1/2 cup
finely chopped green chillies 3-4
ginger-garlic paste  1 tsp
cumin seeds  1 tsp
red chilli pdr. 1/2 tsp
fresh grated coconut  1 tbsp
salt to taste
water as  needed
oil for frying

seasoning
white sesame seeds  1 1/2 tbsp
curry leaves  5 gm/ 1 tbsp chopped
dry red chillies  2
mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
asafoetida  a pinch

Method
in a bowl add the greens, green chilli, ginger-garlic paste, red chilli pdr., cumin, besan and salt
make a dough, make small balls and keep aside
heat oil, once it is piping hot, reduce heat to medium, fry the balls till brown colour
drain and keep aside
heat 2 tsp of oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, let it splutter, add sesame seeds, red chillies, curry leaves, asafoetida, fry for a few seconds
add grated coconut, and the fried balls, mix well

health tips- amaranth leaves are rich in Vitamin A and C, folate, thiamine, niacin, riboflavin, calcium, iron, potassium, copper and manganese. Regular consumption reduces blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

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