Shakarkandi Chavli Saag (Sweet Potato, Green Amaranth)

Ingredients

• •1 big bunch Green Amaranth leaves, Chavli ((Approx 3 cups, cleaned chopped))
• •1 medium Sweet potato,Shakarkandi ( peel, medium cubes)
• •1 medium Onion, chopped
• •8-10 Garlic flakes
• •2-3 Green chilies
• •2 Dry red chilies (broken)
• •1 tsp Sesame seeds
• •½ tsp Haldi powder- ½ teaspoon
• •2 tbsp Coconut (scraped (optional))
• •1 tbsp Oil
• •Salt- to taste

Method

1. 1
   Clean, wash thoroughly and chop the Chavli greens finely
2. 2
   Grind coarsely the green chilies and garlic
3. 3
   Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan or kadhai, add the sesame seeds, chopped onions, green chili-garlic coarse paste, and the dry red chilies, saute for a minute or two
4. 4
   Add the cubed Sweet potato,salt and saute for a while
5. 5
   Add haldi powder, and the chopped chavli greens
6. 6
   Mix well and saute again for some time
7. 7
   Add about2-3 tablespoons of water, cover and cook on a low flame till done
8. 8