Ingredients
- Pui Shaak / Basella Alba – 1/2 kg
- Potato – 2 medium
- Pumpkin – 2 cups
- Radish – 1 cup
- Onion – 1/2 medium
- Garlic cloves – 2 large
- Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
- Red Chili Powder – 1/2 tsp
- Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
- Cumin Powder – 1 tsp
- Panch Phoron – 1 tsp
- Mustard Oil – 3-4 tbsp
- Salt , to taste
- Sugar – 1 tsp ( optional )
Method
1. Cut and clean the shaak first, cut the leaves and then chop them, also cut the data ( twigs ) approx 2 inch long pieces. Cut all the vegetables.
2. Heat oil in a pot or wok and as soon as smoke comes up add the panch phoron and as the crackling sound comes up add the chopped garlic and onions. Fry for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add radish , salt , sugar , turmeric powder and red chili powder. Mix well. Fry until raw smell goes away.
4. After about 2-3 minutes add potato , pumpkin , coriander powder and cumin powder. Mix well and fry for another 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle water if necessary.
5. Now add Pui Shaak / basella alba and 1/4 cup of water ( Do not add much water as the greens will release a lot of water ). Cover the pot and cook over low flame until all the vegetables are done. Stir frequently.
6. Cook uncover 1-2 minute to dry up all the water.
7. Serve hot with steamed rice.
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