Spicy Kohlrabi - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)
1/2 teaspoon crushed carom seeds
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns, to taste
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/2 - 2 cups water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garam masala (to garnish)

Preparation

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