PATAL BHAJI

When I was in tour I have learnt this recipe from a Maharashtrian girl, I have done what she has said. The final outcome was good. Patal bhaji is very tasty and easy to make. Crispiness of peanuts and Bengal gram dal is unique. You can enjoy with rice or Bhakri. Spinach leaves are green vibrant in color. They are good source of calcium.

Ingredients :-

Spinach :- 2 bunches

Ginger (grated) :- 2 tsp

Peanuts :-1 tbsp

Bengal gram pulse (chana dal) :- 1 tbsp

Coconut (grated) :-1 tbsp

Green chillies :-2-3 chopped

Mustard seeds :- 1tsp

Garlic (chopped) :- 2 tsp

Tomatoes (chopped) :- 2-3

Salt :-  as per taste

Turmeric :-1/2 tsp

Oil :- 1tbsp

Asafetida(hing) :- ½ tsp

Method:-

Wash and cut spinach leaves.

Soak Bengal gram dal and Peanuts for half an hour.

Boil spinach leaves, Peanuts, Bengal gram dal, coconut grated, salt, little turmeric, Tomatoes chopped.

In another pan heat oil for tempering(tadka). Add Asafetida, Mustard seeds and chopped Garlic.

Now, add this tempering mix to boiled spinach mixture.

”Patal bhaji” is ready

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SPINACH DAL

I have made this dal for guests and believe me the whole bowl was empty.Delicious dal made with spinach- not only it is tasty but also nutritious because toor dal (pigeon peas) is a source of vitamin and what to say about spinach, it has high nutritional value like vitamins,minerals,omega-3 fatty acids and many more,serve hot with bread or rice

Ingredients-

Pigeon peas or toor dal-100 gms

Palak or spinach-50 gms(cut into small pieces)

Cumin powder-1 tsp

Garam masala-2 tsp

Green chillies-3-4

Fenugreek seeds-15 gms

Salt to taste

Oil for tadka-25 gms

Turmeric powder-1 tsp
Cream and coriander leaves- to serve

Method-

Soak the toor dal, cook the dal with water and salt,turmeric powder  till soft

 add spinach leaves, cumin powder, salt, garam masala

cook till spinach leaves are cooked

Now in  another pan heat oil add fenugreek seeds , green chillies for tadka

Now add this tadka in dal

Ready to serve