Kosu Thuri

Kosu Thuri

Kosu Thuri

Veg Vegan

Colocasia stem (kosu) cooked with lentils or in a simple gravy — the fibrous stems are a traditional Assamese vegetable, commonly served alongside dal and rice.

Cuisines

Assamese

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Mustard Green 1 bunch Mustard Green , fresh
Potato 1 medium Potato , peeled and cubed
mustard oil 1 tablespoon Mustard oil
Panch Phoran 1 teaspoon Panch Phoran , Assamese five spice
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , finely chopped
Ginger 1 inch Ginger , finely chopped
Onion 1 medium Onion , thinly sliced
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
salt Salt , to taste
water 1 cup Water

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the mustard greens thoroughly and chop them finely.
  2. 2 Peel the potato and cut it into small cubes.
  3. 3 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
  4. 4 Add panch phoron and let it splutter.
  5. 5 Add finely chopped garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant.
  6. 6 Add chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
  7. 7 Add potato cubes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Stir well.
  8. 8 Add the chopped mustard greens and mix everything together.
  9. 9 Pour in the water, cover the pan, and let it cook on low heat until the potatoes are tender and the greens are cooked through.
  10. 10 Remove the lid and cook for a few more minutes until the water is mostly evaporated.

Tips

Adjust the amount of chili powder to your spice preference.