Lai xaak bhaji (mustard greens)
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Tender mustard greens stir-fried lightly with garlic and green chilli, keeping their colour and slight bitterness.
Region: AssamOccasion: Everyday meals, winterTime: 20 minServes: 4Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch lai xaak (mustard greens), washed and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 green chillies, slit
- 1 tbsp mustard oil
- A pinch of turmeric (optional)
- Salt to taste
Method
- Heat the mustard oil and fry the garlic until light golden.
- Add the chillies and the greens and stir.
- Add salt and cook uncovered on high heat for 4–5 minutes, stirring, until just wilted.
- Serve straight away with rice and dal.
History
Lai xaak grows in Assamese kitchen gardens and fields in the cool season.
Significance
Leafy greens (xaak) are part of almost every Assamese meal. Lai xaak is also cooked with pork or fish.