Beet Greens Bhaji - Goan style

This simple presentation is so easy to make.  This is a tasty Goan vegetable dish, and an alternative to common vegetable side dishes.  In addition it is packed with nutrition and taste.  Click the link to learn more of the benefits of beet greens .

Ingredients

Fresh beet greens approximately 2 -3  cups chopped
1 garlic crushed and minced
1/2 onion chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
1 tablespoon grated coconut
1 green chilly (optional)
Salt to taste

Method.

Wash the beets well and cut the leaves with stems.

Cut the stalks and the leaves separately

Add the oil to a pan and heat.  When the oil is hot add the onions and garlic.

When the onion has cooked a little add the cut stalks and stir fry for about 3 minutes.

Now add the greens and the green chilly which has a slit in it.

Cook till the bhaji has reduced in size and the leaves are tender (not mushy).

Lastly add the coconut , stir and remove.