Chech Bhaji

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Ingredients

2 cups	fresh amaranth leaves (chech)
1 tablespoon	oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1	green chili, chopped
to taste	salt
1 tablespoon	lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the amaranth leaves thoroughly under running water and chop them finely.
2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
3. 3 Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter.
4. 4 Add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns golden brown.
5. 5 Stir in the minced garlic and chopped green chili, and sauté for another minute.
6. 6 Add turmeric powder and red chili powder, and mix well.
7. 7 Add the chopped amaranth leaves to the pan and stir to combine.
8. 8 Cover the pan and let the leaves cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. 9 Once the leaves are cooked, add salt to taste and mix well.
10. 10 Turn off the heat and add lemon juice. Mix thoroughly before serving.