🌿 Goan Tero Recipe | Simple Colocasia Leaf Stir Fry (Healthy Monsoon Dish)

🌿 Goan Tero Recipe | Simple Colocasia Leaf Stir Fry (Healthy Monsoon Dish)

📝 About the Recipe

Tero Bhaji is a traditional Goan dish made using tender colocasia (arbi/tero) leaves. These leaves are most commonly found during the monsoon season and are packed with calcium and iron. This earthy, flavorful curry is simple to prepare and incredibly wholesome.

⚠️ Important Tip: Colocasia leaves must be cooked thoroughly — undercooked tero can cause throat or mouth irritation due to natural calcium oxalate crystals. Always use tender leaves and follow the method carefully.

📌 Servings: 3
⏱️ Cooking Time: 45–50 minutes
👩‍🍳 Author: Puja Raghuvir Naik

🧂 Ingredients

1. tender colocasia (tero) leaves
2. 2 green chilies
3. 2 kokum 
4. 1 chopped onion
5. 2 garlic
6. tamarind paste
7. 1 tsp cumin powder
8. salt to taste
9. 1 tsp oil

🍳 Method

1. Prep the Leaves

• Wash the colocasia leaves and stems thoroughly.
• Separate leaves and stems.

Peel the stems (use gloves or apply oil to your hands to avoid irritation).

• Cut stems into small pieces.
• Roll the leaves, slice into thin rings.

2. Sauté the Base

• Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan or kadai.
• Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until golden brown.
• Add cumin powder and stir for a few seconds.

3. Cook the Stems

• Add the chopped stems with a bit of water.
• Cover and cook until stems are soft.

4. Add Leaves & Simmer

• Add the chopped leaves and more water.
• Cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Season & Finish

• Add salt, green chilies, kokum (or tamarind paste) and stir well.
• Add optional jackfruit seeds or black chickpeas for added nutrition and texture.
• Cover and cook for another 20–30 minutes until everything is fully softened and blended.

Other monsoon or green vegetable dishes:
Shepu Bhaji – Goan Style Dill Leaves
Goan Methi Bhaji

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Serve hot with ukade tandul (Goan red rice) or chapati.
• A comforting, monsoon-season meal packed with nutrients.

✅ Health Benefits

Rich in calcium, iron, and fiber
Aids digestion and bone health
Traditional plant-based Goan delicacy

💬 Do you cook colocasia leaves at home? Share your variation in the comments!
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