Kashmiri Greens Recipes

HAAK-KASHMIRI STYLE COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Wash the greens!Pat them dry and chop then coarsely.If you want a spicier dish, slice the chiles;if you would like a milder dish leave the dried chiles whole and split the fresh chiles down the middle lengthwise,leaving them intact by the stem end.
• Heat the oil over medium heat;add asafetida and when it sizzles for 5 seconds add greens.Cover the pot for 10 seconds to wilt the greens.Remove cover,add salt and saute for 1 minute.Add chiles and water,cover,lower heat and simmer 1 hour.Serve hot.

KASHMIRI GREENS

Steps:

• Discard the tough stems from the greens. Chop the tender stems and set aside, then roughly chop the leaves.
• Heat the oil in a 4-quart pot over moderately high heat until it shimmers and add the asafetida and cumin seeds. Cook, stirring until the spices are fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add the shallots, ginger, and chile and cook, stirring, until the shallots are translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the stems of the greens and salt to taste, then cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the greens and cook, tossing occasionally with tongs, until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard the chile and season with salt and pepper to taste.

KASHMIRI-STYLE COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Wash the collard greens and then remove their stems and coarse central veins. Stack 6-7 leaves on top of each other and roll them up lengthways. Cut crossways to get 1/2-inch ribbons. Now cut lengthways to get 1/2-inch pieces.
• Pour the oil into a large pot and set over medium-high heat. When hot, put in the asafetida and the chilies. As soon as the chilies darken, a matter of seconds, take the pan off the heat briefly to add the greens and the stock. Put the pan back on the heat and bring to a boil. Cover, turn heat to medium low, and cook 30-40 minutes or until greens are tender. Remove cover and taste. Seasoned stock may require only 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add what is needed. Turn the heat to medium high and boil away most of the liquid. If you are eating the greens with rice, you may want to save some extra juice to moisten it adequately.

BRAISED KASHMIRI GREENS

Steps:

• Discard the tough stems from the greens. Chop the tender stems and set aside, then roughly chop the leaves.
• Heat the oil in a large, wide pot over moderately high heat until it shimmers, and add the asafetida and cumin seeds. Cook, stirring, until the spices are fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add the shallots, ginger, and chile, and cook, stirring, until the shallots are translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the stems of the greens and salt to taste, then cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the greens and cook, tossing occasionally with tongs, until just tender, about 20 minutes. Discard the chile and season with salt and pepper to taste.