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Aubergine And Spinach Bhaji/Sabji

Baingan Palak Shak

Mamta Gupta

CurryFree From GarlicFree From OnionFree From TomatoIndianMainVeganVegetarian

I was talking to my friend Devi Patel one day and wondering what to cook with a bag of fresh spinach leaves that I had. She suggested this dish. I did not think that it will work, but since I had a large aubergine in my fridge, I gave it a try. The result was delicious! I now make it regularly and have made a few changes to it. You can add a couple of diced potatoes to it too.

Serve it with Chapatties or Plain Paratha. It is so easy to make, definitely worth a try. I will be cooking it again.

Serves 4

Recipe edited and pictures replaced July 2018

Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant/aubergine/brinjal (about 250 gm.), sliced into small cubes

  • 1 pack/bunch of fresh spinach leaves, rinsed, hard stems removed and roughly chopped. Small leaves can be used whole

  • 1/2 tbsp. grated/finely chopped ginger

  • 3-4 tbsp. vegetable oil

  • 1 tsp. cumin seeds or Panch Pooran

  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

  • Chilli powder to taste

  • 2 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Heal oil in a wok.

  2. Add cumin seeds and ginger separately. When the seeds crackle, mix them together and fry for 10-15 seconds.

  3. Add chopped aubergine and stir-fry them until soft and lightly browned.

  4. Add spinach, tomatoes, spices and salt. Stir everything in, cover and simmer together for 10-12 minutes, until everything is fully cooked. Now raise the heat and stir-fry until most of the surplus water is evaporated.

  5. Serve hot with Bhakri or Paratha or Chapatti or Tandoori Roti.

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