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Indian-Style Mustard Greens

Indian-Style Mustard Greens. Vegetables and us are best friends for our daily rice meals (Four Angled Beans Tempeh) and mustard greens on the whole are really affordable (Tapioca Stir Fry,  Eggplant Tikka Masala & Chloe Masala). A bunch will cost like, what, a dollar plus and alongside the ingredients you have already stocked up at home, you can pretty much put together this Indian-Style Mustard Greens. In a simple masala mix, soft and tender mustard greens. 

Ingredients
1 big bunch ( about 400g) Chinese mustard greens - wash and slice into 1/2 inch length.  
1/2 tbsp plain chilli powder
1 tsp turmeric/kunyit powder
5 shallots - chopped
1 tbsp lime juice (or as needed)
3 tbsp oil
Salt for taste

Ground/blend for a thick smooth paste
1 tbsp fresh grated coconut
1 inch ginger
5 garlic
1 tsp poppy seeds/kas-kas (soaked for about 10 mins first)

Method
When oil is heated, saute shallots.
Add paste, chilli powder and turmeric powder.
Stir and cook till aromatic. 
Add mustard green, lime juice and season with salt.
Cook to soften veg and dish out. 


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Location: Malaysia

Comments

  1. TinaRBKJanuary 17, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    Using a masala gravy to flavor up mustard greens does intrigue. I have not had Chinese mustard greens, so I will be looking to try those. I can always count on your posts to be dishes that are very new to me and very healthy. This post is no different. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Small KucingJanuary 17, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    hmmm i have never though of doing this...good idea

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  3. Kiri W.January 17, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    This looks like wonderful comfort food - I'm intrigued by the processed coconut in the sauce, especially with the lime juice. I'd love to give this a try.

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  4. BalvinderJanuary 18, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    I make saag with chinese mustard(rapini). This is something interesting I am seeing with masala paste. I use poppy seeds and coconut in my cooking but I am not familiar with candle nuts. I think should try this.

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  5. TiffanyJanuary 18, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    I read masala gravy and my mouth started to water! YUM!

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  6. Little Corner of MineJanuary 18, 2012 at 12:59 AM

    Oh, how fragrant this dish is with all the spices!

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  7. S.V.January 18, 2012 at 2:14 AM

    I love mustard greens my mom always makes them for me. I love your flavors as this sounds completely different then how I have them and I bet taste amazing.

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  8. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeJanuary 18, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    Mustard greens would be a new taste for me, too, but I haven't met a veggie that I don't like yet! I had to smile at your comment on my post, too...we have been on a potato binge lately, but we love rice as well!

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  9. Cucina49January 18, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    I'm not sure I have seen exactly this sort of mustard green, but I bet this would be delicious with collard greens or Swiss chard too!

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  10. AsmitaJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    What a delicious masala gravy with healthy greens. YUMMY!!!

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  11. Anne@FromMySweetHeartJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    I love your recipes, Nava! They always seem so exotic and pull me out of a food funk! You know, I've not made mustard greens before. I guess I was never sure what to do with them to jazz them up! But this paste with the grated coconut, ginger, poppyseeds (though I am unfamiliar with candlenuts) looks and sounds fabulous! Such vibrant colors! Thanks for another great cooking adventure! : )

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  12. BlackswanJanuary 18, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    I'm not familiar with green mustard but I like all kinds of veg. Would love to try this!

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  13. AmeliaJanuary 18, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    Hi Nava, your mustard green looks so appetizing. I'm sure it's delicious cos it looks so mouth watering. Have a nice day.

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Oh, Nava....I LOVE this! We're big fans of mustard greens here in the Southern US....Honey bunny LOVES them! I'm learning to appreciate them, but I adore them if they're in dishes rather than served alone. Bravo!

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  15. Nava KJanuary 18, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    Thank you so much everyone for the sharing and comments. I know some of you may not have seen and know this veg, but I suppose other green veg will also do fine. Do try and appreciate your feedback.

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  16. ShoutforfoodJanuary 18, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    Great tips i love to try your recipe.

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  17. PinayinTexasJanuary 19, 2012 at 1:25 AM

    I love the slightly bitter taste of mustard greens, Nava! But so far, I have only used it in fish soup. This recipe of yours sounds like a good alternative to enjoy mustard greens.

    Btw, I have some awards waiting for you... http://bit.ly/yjpNgG

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  18. SoniJanuary 19, 2012 at 2:35 AM

    Lovely recipe Nava!I normally don't buy mustard greens that often, but looking at this recipe, think I'll get some next time :)

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  19. TorviewtorontoJanuary 19, 2012 at 2:55 AM

    delicious looking greens healthy looks wonderful

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  20. RiceandcoconutJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    masala gravy sound really Yummy,,,,I hope I can find sawi putih here,so I can try this yummy recipe :)
    Ridwan

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  21. Kiran @ KiranTarun.comJanuary 19, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    My mom's recipe has minced chicken in it. This takes me back to my childhood! I love sawi masala :D

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  22. Beth MichelleJanuary 21, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    I love mustard greens. This recipe looks awesome.

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  23. Tasty TrixJanuary 22, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    This is just the sort of thing I love when I am craving vegetables. SO healthy and flavorfuL!

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  24. GauriMay 22, 2015 at 10:22 PM

    Looks quite healthy and delish!

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  25. Traditionally Modern FoodMay 23, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    Mustard green curry looks delicious

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  26. CURRY AND SPICEMarch 28, 2017 at 1:38 PM

    Always in my menu but our style is different...

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