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Stir-Fried Lettuce & Greens

2 March 2023 at 19:00

A quick Asian-style stir-fried lettuce recipe that transforms leftover greens into a simple side dish perfect with rice, noodles or toast.

Rounding up the Lettuce Series (I should have dubbed it ‘trilogy’) with the easiest recipe ever – a stir fry! Wash, tear, dump, toss and tadaaaaaa…

And did it go down well with the parents? Oh hell yeah! So much so we’ve had repeat requests and it’s been paired with steamed rice, dumped on toast, stirred into noodles and eaten as is.

I added a variety of lettuce and some spring onion greens (just because!); feel free to throw in a handful of the greens you need to finish up. There’s only one recommendation for this particular recipe – line up your ingredients coz you got to be quick!

If easy recipes are what you want to bookmark for those hectic weekdays, then you can check out the Chicken Lettuce Soup, Pumpkin & Potato in Mustard Oil and Rosha among others.

Stir Fried Lettuce & Greens
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Stir Fried Lettuce & Greens

A quick Asian-style stir-fried lettuce recipe that transforms leftover greens into asimple side dish perfect with rice, noodles or toast.

Ingredients

  • 1 large bunch of lettuce
  • 2 teaspoon Soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Sesame oil
  • 12-15 Garlic cloves
  • ½ inch Ginger
  • Salt to taste
  • Sugar as required
  • Black pepper powder

Instructions

  • Wash lettuce and other greens (if using). Shake off excess water well and tear into big chunks.
  • Mix the soy sauce, salt, sugar, pepper powder in a bowl and set aside.
  • Smash the ginger and garlic cloves.
  • In a wok or non-stick pan, heat sesame oil.
  • Add the smashed ginger and let it sit in the oil for a few seconds to infuse the oil with flavour.
  • Add the garlic cloves and give it a quick stir.
  • Throw in the lettuce and toss well, making sure you cover them in the oil mix as thoroughly as possible.
  • Switch to high flame.
  • Pour in the sauce mixture and give the lettuce (and greens) a good mix.
  • Remove from the heat when the lettuce is tender but still retains a slight crunch.
  • Sprinkle with some white sesame seeds.
  • Serve immediately.

Pumpkin & Potato in Mustard Oil

22 September 2022 at 20:00

Pumpkin & potato are tempered with nigella seeds and slow-cooked in mustard oil for a dish that heroes the pumpkin’s sweetness. 

Calling all home cooks looking for quick and healthy weekday/weeknight meal ideas – add this pumpkin & potato in mustard oil dish to your repertoire! It’s the kind that comes together in a jiffy, requires just one spice (coz salt and turmeric powder are MUSTS and don’t count) and pairs well with rice or Indian bread of choice. 

The Pumpkin & Potato in Mustard Oil is a version of the Kumdo’r Chechki, a traditional Bengali side dish wherein the pumpkin is grated or (extremely) thinly sliced and slowly cooked in its own juices. It’s the kind of dish that celebrates the natural flavours of the vegetable. If you’d like to try a traditional chechki, head over to the recipe for Mulo Chechki (provided radishes are in season). 

Pumpkin & Potato in Mustard Oil | Copyright Image | From The Corner Table
Tips to remember for the Pumpkin & Potato in Mustard Oil 
  • Julienne the vegetables and try to maintain consistency in size; this helps all the food cook evenly. 
  • Remember to add the pumpkin later, as it cooks faster than potatoes. 
  • You can make this without the potato; just increase the amount of pumpkin.
  • Always use double the amount of pumpkin as it reduces when cooked.

Pumpkin & Potato in Mustard Oil

By: Rapti B
22 September 2022 at 22:30

Pumpkin & potato are tempered with nigella seeds and slow-cooked in mustard oil for a dish that heroes the pumpkin’s sweetness. 

Calling all home cooks looking for quick and healthy weekday/weeknight meal ideas – add this pumpkin & potato in mustard oil dish to your repertoire! It’s the kind that comes together in a jiffy, requires just one spice (coz salt and turmeric powder are MUSTS and don’t count) and pairs well with rice or Indian bread of choice. 

The Pumpkin & Potato in Mustard Oil is a version of the Kumdo’r Chechki, a traditional Bengali side dish wherein the pumpkin is grated or (extremely) thinly sliced and slowly cooked in its own juices. It’s the kind of dish that celebrates the natural flavours of the vegetable. If you’d like to try a traditional chechki, head over to the recipe for Mulo Chechki (provided radishes are in season). 

Pumpkin & Potato in Mustard Oil | Copyright Image | From The Corner Table
Tips to remember for the Pumpkin & Potato in Mustard Oil 
  • Julienne the vegetables and try to maintain consistency in size; this helps all the food cook evenly. 
  • Remember to add the pumpkin later, as it cooks faster than potatoes. 
  • You can make this without the potato; just increase the amount of pumpkin.
  • Always use double the amount of pumpkin as it reduces when cooked.

Do let me know if you try this recipe! Leave a comment and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram at from.the.corner.table and hashtag it #fromthecornertable. I’d love to see it ❤

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Pumpkin & Potato in Mustard Oil

Pumpkin & potato are tempered with nigella seeds and slow-cooked in mustard oil for a dish that heroes the pumpkin’s sweetness.

  • 200 grams Pumpkin
  • 100 grams Potato
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 Green chilli
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard oil
  • ¼ teaspoon Nigella seeds
  • Salt (to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  1. Peel and slice/julienne the pumpkin, potato and onion; keep them in separate bowls/plates.
  2. In a kadhai/deep pan, heat mustard oil.
  3. Once the oil is hot, add nigella seeds and green chilli.
  4. Let the nigella seeds splutter.
  5. Add the onion and potato; cover and cook on low flame for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add the pumpkin, turmeric powder and salt to taste.
  7. Cover with a tight lid and let the vegetables cook in steam and moisture until the potato is cooked.
  8. Stir frequently to prevent the vegetables from sticking to the bottom of the vessel.
  9. Serve hot with roti/paratha or as a side dish with rice and dal.
Side
Bengali (Indian)
bengali cuisine, kalo jeere, kalonji, mashed potato, mustard oil, nigella seeds, pumpkin, spring onion

Pumpkin & Potato in Mustard Oil

By: Rapti B
22 September 2022 at 22:30

Pumpkin & potato are tempered with nigella seeds and slow-cooked in mustard oil for a dish that heroes the pumpkin’s sweetness. 

Calling all home cooks looking for quick and healthy weekday/weeknight meal ideas – add this pumpkin & potato in mustard oil dish to your repertoire! It’s the kind that comes together in a jiffy, requires just one spice (coz salt and turmeric powder are MUSTS and don’t count) and pairs well with rice or Indian bread of choice. 

The Pumpkin & Potato in Mustard Oil is a version of the Kumdo’r Chechki, a traditional Bengali side dish wherein the pumpkin is grated or (extremely) thinly sliced and slowly cooked in its own juices. It’s the kind of dish that celebrates the natural flavours of the vegetable. If you’d like to try a traditional chechki, head over to the recipe for Mulo Chechki (provided radishes are in season). 

Pumpkin & Potato in Mustard Oil | Copyright Image | From The Corner Table
Tips to remember for the Pumpkin & Potato in Mustard Oil 
  • Julienne the vegetables and try to maintain consistency in size; this helps all the food cook evenly. 
  • Remember to add the pumpkin later, as it cooks faster than potatoes. 
  • You can make this without the potato; just increase the amount of pumpkin.
  • Always use double the amount of pumpkin as it reduces when cooked.

Do let me know if you try this recipe! Leave a comment and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram at from.the.corner.table and hashtag it #fromthecornertable. I’d love to see it ❤

For regular updates on recipes, recommendations on things to read and watch and ramblings that make sense, subscribe to the newsletter – you’ll find the form in the sidebar if viewing on a screen and at the bottom if viewing on the phone. Since spamming or flooding your inbox is a huge no for me, these newsletters go out only when I’ve put up a new post or sometimes, once in a month only.

Pumpkin & Potato in Mustard Oil

Pumpkin & potato are tempered with nigella seeds and slow-cooked in mustard oil for a dish that heroes the pumpkin’s sweetness.

  • 200 grams Pumpkin
  • 100 grams Potato
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 Green chilli
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard oil
  • ¼ teaspoon Nigella seeds
  • Salt (to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  1. Peel and slice/julienne the pumpkin, potato and onion; keep them in separate bowls/plates.
  2. In a kadhai/deep pan, heat mustard oil.
  3. Once the oil is hot, add nigella seeds and green chilli.
  4. Let the nigella seeds splutter.
  5. Add the onion and potato; cover and cook on low flame for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add the pumpkin, turmeric powder and salt to taste.
  7. Cover with a tight lid and let the vegetables cook in steam and moisture until the potato is cooked.
  8. Stir frequently to prevent the vegetables from sticking to the bottom of the vessel.
  9. Serve hot with roti/paratha or as a side dish with rice and dal.
Side
Bengali (Indian)
bengali cuisine, kalo jeere, kalonji, mashed potato, mustard oil, nigella seeds, pumpkin, spring onion

Pumpkin & Potato in Mustard Oil

By: Rapti B
22 September 2022 at 22:30
Pumpkin & potato are tempered with nigella seeds and slow-cooked in mustard oil for a dish that heroes the pumpkin’s sweetness.  Calling all home cooks looking for quick and healthy weekday/weeknight meal ideas – add this pumpkin & potato in mustard oil dish to your repertoire! It’s the kind that comes together in a jiffy, requires just one spice (coz salt and…
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