Arugula leaves Indian Recipe || Arugula Thoran || Healthy Recipes

coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Unsweetened flakes provide similar texture with fewer additives.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños add heat while bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

mustard seeds

🥗Healthier: cumin seeds

💰Cheaper: fenugreek seeds

Cumin offers a different flavor profile while fenugreek is often less expensive.

arugula

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach provides similar nutrients while kale is often more budget-friendly.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add mustard seeds and cook until they start to pop, about 1-2 minutes.

Add curry leaves and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.

Stir in chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté until golden, about 1-2 minutes.

Mix in chopped green chilies and turmeric, cooking for another minute.

Add arugula and stir until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Incorporate shredded coconut and salt, mixing well to combine.

Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and black pepper to taste.

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