Sikkim Maleko Saag Radish Leaf Nepali Simple Greens

Ingredients

• 400g fresh young radish leaves (mula ko saag) — washed thoroughly
• 4 garlic cloves — thinly sliced
• 2 dried red chillies
• 1 tbsp mustard oil
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Wash radish leaves thoroughly — they often carry grit. Roughly chop.
2. Heat 1 tbsp mustard oil to smoking in a wide pan. Reduce to medium-high.
3. Add thinly sliced garlic — fry 1 minute until golden. Add dried red chillies.
4. Add all the chopped radish leaves at once. Add turmeric.
5. Toss on high heat without covering for 5 to 6 minutes until all leaves are wilted, completely cooked and any moisture has evaporated.
6. Season with salt.
7. Serve immediately with steamed rice or dhedo.