Indian Spinach/Paalak Fry Recipe

Name: Indian Spinach/Paalak Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch spinach, finely chopped; mustard seeds; 1 tablespoon bengal gram dal (look for chana dal at an indian store); 1 tablespoon oil or 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon ghee; ½ cup peas; 12 red pepper (capsicum - if you dont have red use green but it changes the taste); 2 dried red chilies (use red chilli flakes if you dont have this); 14 sweet white onion (if you are in india use a whole white or red onion); 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 3 -5 curry leaves (optional); italian dressing oil (use ordinary oil if you dont have it); 2 teaspoons garlic, crushed with; 2 teaspoons ginger, to make a paste; salt

Servings: persons

1 bunch spinach, finely chopped
mustard seeds
1 tablespoon bengal gram dal (look for chana dal at an indian store)
1 tablespoon oil or 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon ghee
½ cup peas
12 red pepper (capsicum - if you dont have red use green but it changes the taste)
2 dried red chilies (use red chilli flakes if you dont have this)
14 sweet white onion (if you are in india use a whole white or red onion)
1 teaspoon cumin seed
3 -5 curry leaves (optional)
italian dressing oil (use ordinary oil if you dont have it)
2 teaspoons garlic, crushed with
2 teaspoons ginger, to make a paste
salt

1
Cut very finely/grind the spinach.
2
Keep aside.
3
Heat the butter/oil/ghee.
4
Add mustard seeds, cumin.
5
When they begin to pop, add the bengal gram and fry till it turns lightly golden.
6
Add the italian oil and the peppers and the onions.
7
Fry till done, then add chillies and curry leaves.
8
When almost done add the peas and garlic ginger paste and then the spinach/spinach paste.
9
Add salt to taste.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch spinach, finely chopped, mustard seeds, 1 tablespoon bengal gram dal (look for chana dal at an indian store), 1 tablespoon oil or 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon ghee, and more.

Yes, Indian Spinach/Paalak Fry falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Indian Spinach/Paalak Fry

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