Lal Saaker Ghanto (Red Chard & Eggplant

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This Indian side-dish features Red chard, coarsely chopped, Vegetable oil, Dried red chile, Five spice powder. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, sweet, indulgent flavor. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

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Lal Saaker Ghanto (Red Chard & Eggplant

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 2113.3

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This Indian side-dish features Red chard, coarsely chopped, Vegetable oil, Dried red chile, Five spice powder. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, sweet, indulgent flavor. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Onion rings, to garnish Steam chard & then puree in a blender.
  2. Set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium low heat.
  4. Fry red chile until it darkens.
  5. Add five spice powder & fry until the spices start to crackle.
  6. Add onion & fry until it is a rich brown, stir constantly.
  7. Add green chile, turmeric, salt & sugar.
  8. Add water & bring to a boil.
  9. Add eggplant & lower the heat slightly.
  10. Cover & simmer until the eggplant is soft.
  11. Add pureed chard.
  12. Uncover & cook for a minute or so to heat the mixture right through.
  13. Stir all the time.
  14. Remove from heat & blend in the garam masala.
  15. Garnish with onion rings & serve immediately.
  16. Excellent with pigeon peas & bread.
  17. Bharti Kirchner, "The Healthy Cuisine of India: Recipes from the Bengal Region"

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2113.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.0g13%
Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2451.4mg103%
Total Carbohydrate 524.5g175%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g30%
Sugars 516.2g
Protein 2.8g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: ampamp, blending, boiling, chard, chile, chopped, coarsely, cubed, dried, eggplant, finely, five, frying, garam, ghanto, green, indian, lal, masala, minced
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