Palakchi Pattal Bhaji (Spinach Peanut & Yogurt Gravy)

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Palakchi Pattal Bhaji (Spinach Peanut & Yogurt Gravy)

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :20 Min

Cook Time : 25 Min

Total Time : 45 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 2 bunches spinach leaves only


  • 1 tsp mustard seeds


  • 1 tsp red chili powder


  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder


  • 1/8 tsp hing


  • 2 tbsp yogurt


  • 1/3 cup besan (gram flour)


  • 1/4 cup roasted coarsely ground peanuts


  • 2 tbsp jaggery (or as per taste)


  • 1 whole garlic pod


  • 1 tsp Salt or to taste


  • 2 tbsp olive oil


  • 2 Cups Water

Directions

  • Wash spinach thoroughly and drain excess water. Chop them finely.
  • Combine yogurt and besan. Whisk till smooth. Add little water at a time to make thin paste.
  • Heat oil in saucepan. Add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add hing and spinach leaves. Stir.
  • Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to taste. Sauté till spinach wilts.
  • Add besan-yogurt mixture. Keep heat on low and let besan get cooked till it starts to thicken and a glaze forms over the gravy.
  • Add jaggery and roasted peanut crush. Simmer for few minutes more.
  • Smash garlic cloves with skins on. Heat 2 tbsp oil in another pan. Fry garlic in hot oil till browned on all sides.
  • Pour the garlic with the oil in the gravy and quickly cover with lid.
  • Switch off gas and serve with chapati/bhakri.