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Palak ki Kadhi

March 26, 2018
Palak ki Kadhi

Spinach has always been one of my favorite veggies and I love all the preparations made using it. It could be because of its high nutritional value or it could be because of its simplicity, not having any specific taste or texture of its own, but adding tons of nutrition, fulfilling our daily nutritional requirements.

Daal palak and palak paneer are two most demanding dishes of spinach in our home, the former being loved by Sushant and latter of course by my kids. Although my preference being slightly different, I love spinach sautéed in ghee along with Panchforon (a mix of five spice mostly used in Bengali cooking) and green chili. Last week I tried making it with yogurt gravy and all SCD-friendly ingredients. AND it turned out to be absolutely delish!! We had it with steamed rice, pickle and papad, an uncomplicated yet comforting meal in a cold snowy afternoon.

Palak ki Kadhi

Palak ki kadhi is a tangy yogurt-based gravy which has the goodness of curd and spinach.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cooking Time

30 Minutes

Serving

4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Plain yogurt (curd)
  • 2 tbsp Split pea flour (matar ka besan)
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp Red chili powder
  • 1/2 cup Chopped onion
  • 1 tsp Ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin seed (jeera)
  • 5-6 Curry leaves
  • 2 Whole red chili
  • 1/4 tsp Asafoetida (hing)
  • 4 cup Chopped spinach (palak)
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 cup Water
  • 3 tbsp Ghee (clarified butter)

INSTRUCTIONS

  • In a bowl, mix yogurt and besan nicely so that no lumps are formed. Add water and mix well.
  • Heat a pan, add ghee, cumin seed, whole red chili, asafoetida. Let it crackle then add chopped onion, curry leaves and fry till golden brown. Add ginger garlic paste, turmeric, red chili powder, salt and fry till the raw smell leaves.
  • Add yogurt mixture, let it boil on medium flame while continuously stirring it.
  • In another pan, add remaining ghee, chopped spinach. Fry on medium flame for 5 minutes. Add sauteed spinach in the boiling gravy. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Check salt and switch off the flame. Serve hot with steamed rice or chapati.

Notes

**Use of asafoetida is optional. If you're following SCD and having flare then please avoid using it.