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Lai Xaak Bhaji

Mustard greens wilted with lots of garlic in mustard oil — slightly bitter, very green and very Assamese.

Ingredients

• 1 bunch lai xaak (mustard greens), about 400 g
• 6 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2 dry red chillies
• 2 tbsp mustard oil
• salt to taste

Method

1. Wash the greens thoroughly and chop finely, stems included.
2. Heat mustard oil to smoking, lower the flame. Fry the garlic and dry chillies till the garlic turns golden.
3. Add the greens and salt, toss on high heat.
4. Cover for 2 minutes to wilt, then cook uncovered 4–5 minutes till the water dries up.
5. Serve hot with rice.

Tip: Golden garlic is the whole flavour here — fry it slowly and don't let it burn.