PESTO, BIHARI STYLE with Mustard Greens and Spinach
(or swiss chard):
INGREDIENTS: Equal parts of mustard greens and spinach (substitute swiss chard for spinach) to make 2 cups, 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh
ginger, 1 garlic clove, mashed, 1/2 teaspoon finely minced green chilli, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons finely minced
cilantro, 2 tablespoons mustard oil DIRECTIONS: (1) Blanch the greens for 30 seconds in
boiling hot water until wilted (a minute or two). Dunk them in cold water,
drain and squeeze out excess liquid. Save a cup or so of the liquid. Process
the greens in a blender with a bit of the reserved liquid until smooth and
thick.(2) Whisk together the remaining ingredients,
pour over the greens and mix and a squeeze of lime. (3)
Toss this pesto with rice, pasta or mashed potatoes.