Spring onion Upkari/Stir fry Recipe

This is a traditional preparation of a mix of onion and spring onions served post delivery and to nursing mothers. Greens contain iron and onions are a natural laxative. Excellent for the elderly too. This stir fry is without the addition of any kind of spices other than a couple of broken red chilly bits.

Ingredients :

  • 1 large onion
  • 2 bunches of spring onions
  • 2 dry red chillies broken into bits
  • Salt
  • 1 tbsp Ghee/clarified butter
  • 1 tsp Mustard

Method :

Wash and chop the bunch of spring onions along with the greens and the onion fine. Heat a tbsp of ghee in a pan. Drop in a spoon of mustard and after it splutters add the broken red chilly bits. Toss. Add the chopped onions, the spring onions and the greens. Sprinkle salt as required and toss for a couple of minutes till the onions turn translucent. Sprinkle a little water, cover and cook till done. Serve hot.

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