Spicy Kohlrabi

Elmotoo's Note:

Indian side dish.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 -5 medium kohlrabi , with greens, washed, about 2 lbs. (1 kg)
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• 2 serrano peppers , finely chopped (optional)
• ½ teaspoon crushed carom seeds
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon cracked black peppercorns , to taste
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• 1 ½-2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon garam masala (to garnish)

Directions:

1. Peel, dice kohlrabi into 1/2 inch (1 cm) pieces. Shred/mince greens.
2. Heat oil over medium high. Add bay leaves, sauté 15 - 20 seconds, remove.
3. Stir in garlic, peppers, carom seeds, coriander, peppercorns, turmeric. Add greens.
4. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5-7 minutes. Add diced kohlrabi, stir occasionally, 2-3 minutes. Add water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
5. Cover, boil about 5 minutes. Reduce heat, simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender, 35-40 minutes. Uncover.
6. Add lemon juice, cook until most liquid evaporates and dish is almost dry, about 5 minutes. Transfer to serving dish. Garnish with Garam Masala.

Reviews

[Podkayne]

I've never had kohlrabi prepared this way, or kohlrabi greens, but this was delicious—and using the greens appeals to my frugal side! Cooking the spices in oil always gives them a bold, exotic flavor, and this dish is no exception. I didn't cook this dish as long as directed, either frying or boiling. After about 10 minutes of boiling, even with the lid on, I found that, most of the water had evaporated on me and the diced kohlrabi was nicely browned, and while the vegetables were a bit firm, we like them that way. I forgot to buy a lemon, so we did without, though some lemon juice would have made the dish even better. I served this dish with brown rice and oily toor dal cooked with ginger, cloves, allspice, and dried chile. Thanks for posting this recipe!