Sisnu ko saag (nettle greens)

Instructions

1. Wear gloves to pick or handle the nettles, then wash them in cold water and remove the stalks.
2. Blanch the nettles for 2 minutes in boiling salted water to remove the sting, then drain and roughly chop them.
3. Heat the oil, toast the cumin seeds for 30 seconds, then add the sliced onion and let it brown for 5 minutes.
4. Add the garlic, ginger, chilli and diced tomato, and cook for 3 minutes.
5. Stir in the nettles, turmeric and chilli powder, then sauté for 5 minutes over medium heat.
6. Season with salt and serve hot with rice.