Gimey Shaak er Chorchori/ Bitter Green Stir Fried

 

Call me weird, but I like bitter fares as palate cleansers at the beginning of my meal. And we as a family like to include seasonal greens as part of our meals. Also, I reiterate, that Bengali kitchen believes in perking up a dish with minimal spices. This one also needs very little oil. Cumulatively, this is a favourite during the warm days as summer in full blast is rehearsing for its performance in full glory.

 

Ingredients:

  • Gimey Shaak/ Bitter Greens
  • Aubergines
  • Radhuni seeds (dried fruit of Trachyspermum roxburgianum)
  • Ginger Paste
  • Mustard Oil
  • Green chillies
  • Salt
  • Turmeric

 

Method:

  • Heat Oil in a pan
  • Smear the chopped aubergines with salt and turmeric and fry in medium heat till done. Keep aside.
  • Make sure the greens are washed well and chopped
  • Temper the oil with radhuni seeds
  • Add green chillies (slit)
  • Add the greens and stir fry
  • The greens shall let out water
  • Add ginger paste, salt and turmeric
  • Cook the concoction well till most of the liquid is evaporated and the veggies are cooked
  • Mix in the fried aubergines
  • When the fare reaches the desired consistency, remove from heat
  • Allow some standing time before serving with steamed rice