Vegetarian cuisine/Indian

Swiss-Chard-and-Coconut Curry & Horse-Gram Chutney

Lip-smacking accompaniments for Kanji a.k.a. Conjee

Swiss Chard. Image by MabelAmber from Pixabay

The other day, I read Surekha Chandrasekhar’s story on the benefits of kanji (rice gruel) and mung beans. I commented that when I cooked kanji, I teamed it up with a Swiss-chard-and-coconut curry. I also added a piquant accompaniment in the form of horse-gram chutney.

Surekha asked if I could share the recipes for the curry and chutney. And, of course, I am delighted and honored. So, here goes:

🌿Swiss Chard and Coconut Curry

✔ 1 bunch Swiss chard¹
✔ 3 tsp. oil
✔ 2 tbsps. grated coconut
✔ 2 red chilies (Adjust according to taste and variety of chili. This dish does not pack a lot of heat.)
✔ 1/2 tsp. tamarind paste or a small piece of fresh tamarind. (To add sourness.)
✔ 1 tsp. raw rice soaked in a little water. (To add body to the curry.)
✔ 5 pods garlic
✔ 1 tsp. brown sugar
✔ Salt to taste

1: (Amaranth leaves are a great substitute for Swiss chard. You can also make this dish with…