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hummingbird tree leaves stirfry

Agathi keerai Poriyal

Hummingbird tree leaves stir fry
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course sidedish, Soups and salad, Traditional
Cuisine Autumn, diabetic friendly, gluten free, Medicinal, One pot, South indian, Summer, tamilnadu, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

the green element

  • 2 cups agathi leaves (humming bird tree leaves)

tempering

  • 1 tsp ghee / clarified butter
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 long dry red chillies
  • 2-3 shallots finely chopped
  • 2-3 cloves garlic thinly sliced

for final touches

  • 1/2 cup grated coconut
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • The leaves of the agathi tree can easily be separated from the stalk by just running against the direction of the leaves
  • Wash and clean these and set aside to drain
  • In a wok add the ghee with mustard seeds
  • As they splutter, add the red chilli, shallots and garlic and saute till golden.
  • Now give the leaves a rough chop and add them to the tempering
  • Mix well and keep covered on a very low heat to cook for about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Open the lid stir and add the coconut and mix well again. If there is any water from the steam, stif fry till the water evaporates.
  • The dish is ready to be served.

Notes

Vary the amount of chilli based on your tastebuds. The garlic and shallots can be omitted if not consumed, it is tastier with them though.
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