Swiss Chard with Coconut Milk
Here's a wonderfully simple and delicious Swiss Chard with Coconut Milk recipe that's not only tasty but also packed with health benefits for you to try:
Servings 4
Ingredients
- One bunch of Swiss chard, stems removed and leaves chopped
- One small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp black mustard seed (optionally)
- 2-3 pieces of curry leaves, (optionally)
- Two cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1-2 fresh chili (small)
- One tablespoon of olive oil or coconut oil
- One can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tbsp lime or lemon juice
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash the Swiss chard and separate the stems from the leaves. Then, chop the stems into small pieces and the leaves coarsely.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add cumin, black mustard seeds, and curry leaves.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, ginger, and chopped chili, and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the Swiss chard to the skillet and cook until it wilts.
- Pour the coconut milk and stir thoroughly to combine the ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper, and add lime or lemon juice
- Cover the skillet, bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the Swiss chard becomes tender and the coconut milk slightly reduces.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.