Marriary jo Tikho Saag

Method

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1. 1

   Soak the split green gram in water for 1 hour before cooking.

2. 2

   Break the marriro leaves off the stems with your hand (marriro is traditionally broken by hand rather than cut with a knife) and wash them thoroughly.

3. 3

   In a kadai, heat the ghee on a medium flame. When hot and melted, add the chopped green chillies and asafoetida and let them temper.

4. 4

   When the chillies start popping, add the soaked lentil and roast for a few minutes.

5. 5

   Add the cut marriro and, if using, the dried raw mango pieces. Add ½ cup of water, cover the kadai with a lid and let it cook.

6. 6

   When the greens are cooked and the lentil is tender, mash the mixture slightly, without making it a puree. Add the salt and, if you did not use the dried raw mango, the lime juice. Mix well.

7. 7

   Cook a few more minutes and serve hot.