Kashmiri Swiss Chard Curry – Sochal

Shilpa

Kashmiri Swiss Chard Curry – Sochal

Any recipe that comes together in under 20 minutes in only one wok is a huge win for me. This Kashmiri Swiss Chard Curry – Sochal recipe is simple, uses a few ingredients and is quick.

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Prep Time 3

Cook Time 12

Total Time 15

Servings: 3

Course: Side

Cuisine: Indian Food, Kashmiri Food

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

4 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp asafoetida (heeng)
2 whole dried red chili peppers
2 bunches swiss chard (6 cups chopped)
1 tsp kashmiri chili powder
1/2 tsp ground ginger (sonth)
1/2 tsp salt
2 serrano peppers, small, whole (optional)
1 tsp kashmiri tikki masala (optional)

Method

Place a deep wok and deep pan on medium-heat. Add oil to the pan.
When the oil is hot, add in asafoetida and 2 whole dried red chili peppers.
Let it sauté for a minute. Further, add in the chopped swiss chard. Stir well and let it sauté for two minutes.
Add in Kashmiri chili powder, ground ginger, salt and mix well. Additionally, reduce the flame to low and let it cook for 5 to 6 minutes uncovered until the leaves start eliminating water. Moreover, stir intermittently to prevent the chard from sticking to the pot.
Finally increase the flame to medium, add in serrano peppers, Kashmiri tikki masala and let it sauté for a few minutes until most of the water is evaporated and the leaves and soft and tender.