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PALAK BHUJIA (INDIAN SPICED SAUTEÉD SPINACH)

PALAK BHUJIA Recipe Image

Nutrient Information for ½ katori

Energy (Kcal)

Protein (g)

Carbohydrate (g)

Total Fats (g)

112

4.1

11.7

4.9

2-3 katoris
25 minutes
  • If you are prescribed 1200 kcal, 1400 kcal, 1600 kcal,1800 kcal, you can consume: 1/2 katori
  • If you are prescribed 2000 Kcal, you can consume: 3/4 katori
  • 1/2 kg spinach (palak) leaves cleaned and chopped
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 4 small garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 cm piece ginger, crushed
  • 2 green chillies, sliced (optional)
  • 4 tsp mustard oil

Dry Spices

  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • Use minimal amount of salt
  1. Wash and clean the spinach/ amaranth leaves thoroughly. 
  2. Peel the onion, ginger and garlic. Finely chop the onions and crush ginger and garlic.
  3. In a karahi/pan heat oil, add cumin seeds and asafoetida (hing) to it. Let them splutter.
  4. Add chopped onions, crushed ginger, garlic and sliced green chillies. Add chopped leaves, fry on high heat for 1-2 minutes, then add salt and turmeric. 
  5.  Let it simmer for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Serve hot with multigrain roti.

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