Alu / Arvi Spinach Bhaji

July 25, 2024

This Recipe is free from :

  • Wheat
  • Peanuts
  • tree nuts
  • dairy
  • casein
  • soy
  • egg
  • sesame
  • fish
  • shellfish

Ingredients -

  1. Arvi leaves / Alu leaves - finely chopped - 2 cups
  2. Spinach leaves - finely chopped - 1 cup
  3. Besan - 1 TBSP
  4. Vegetable oil - 1 TBSP
  5. Mustard seeds - 1 Tsp
  6. Cumin seeds - 1 Tsp
  7. Hing Powder - 1/4 Tsp
  8. Ginger paste - 1 TBSP
  9. Chana dal - Soaked overnight - 1/2 cup
  10. Turmeric powder - 1 Tsp
  11. Red chili powder - 1 Tsp
  12. Goda Masala - 1 TBSP
  13. Tamarind concentrate - 1 Tsp
  14. Jaggery - 1 Tsp
  15. Salt to taste
  16. Water - 2 cups

Method -

  1. Besan Slurry - In a bowl add besan and 2 TBSP water. Mix well , make sure there are no lumps.
  2. Heat a pan / kadai on medium heat. Add oil. Once hot add mustard seeds, cumin seeds , hing powder. Add ginger paste and soaked chana dal. Saute for 1-2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water . Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add patra leaves , spinach leaves and mix well. Leaves shrink as they start to cook.
  4. Add turmeric powder , red chili powder , goda masala , salt to taste , tamarind concentrate , jaggery and besan slurry. Mix well . Add 1 cup water and mix well.Cover and cook for 7-8 minutes on low to medium flame. Serve hot with choice of roti or rice.

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