Indian spiced greens

This recipe suits any greens you have to hand – from shredded kale to Brussels sprouts. For the less adventurous, less chilli can be used

  • Prep:10 mins
    Cook:10 mins
  • Serves 4
  • Easy

Nutrition per serving

  • kcal 117
  • fat 7g
  • saturates 3g
  • carbs 9g
  • sugars 6g
  • fibre 5g
  • protein 5g
  • salt 0.03g

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seed
  • ½ tsp mustard seed
  • 4 green chillies, finely chopped
  • large piece fresh root ginger, grated
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 500g shredded greens, such as kale, Brussels sprouts, or any other
  • 100g peas
  • juice 1 lemon
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • small bunch coriander, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened desiccated coconut

Tip

Why not try...
Cooking down shredded cabbage or greens with a large pinch of sugar and a splash of white wine vinegar, for a quick sweet-and-sour, lightly pickled side dish.

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan or wok, sizzle the cumin and mustard seeds for 1 min, then add the chilli, ginger and turmeric. Fry until aromatic, then add the greens, a pinch of salt, a splash of water and the peas.

  2. Cover the pan and cook for 4-5 mins until the greens have wilted. Add the lemon juice, ground coriander, half the fresh coriander and half the desiccated coconut, then toss everything together. Pile into a serving dish and scatter with the rest of the coconut and coriander.

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