Palak Matar Bhaji

Hi Guys!!! Since last couple of days, I’ve been talking about the recipes either made of Vegetables or Meat or Egg. But today I’m going to tell about a recipe made of Green Leaves, i.e., "Palak Matar Bhaji". Palak in english called Spinach, which is available throughout the season. In different region, it’s cooked differently. As far as I’m concerned, I always try to explore the health benefits before trying a new dish. Let me tell you something about Spinach. Spinach is one of the top Green Vegetable, rich in Vitamin, Calcium and Iron with other nutrients too. A regular consumption of Spinach can help to strengthen the bones of our body. This particular dish is very delicious and hardly takes 15 minutes to cook. Here is the Recipe in case you like to try.

Ingredients:-

·         Palak (Spinach) – 200 Grams

·         Frozen Matar (Green Peas) – ½ Cup

·         Onion (Sliced) – 1 (Large)

·         Green Chilly (Cut Lengthwise) – 3

·         Cumin seeds –  ½ tsp

·         Mustard seeds – ½ tsp

·         Cooking Oil – 2 tbsp

·         Salt as per taste

Preparation Method:-

Ø  Chop Spinach; Wash and drain them .

Ø  Heat Oil in a Pan; add Mustard Seeds; Cumin Seeds, when they crackle, add Green Chili; Sliced Onion and sauté for 2 min.

Ø  Then, add Green Peas, Chopped Spinach, Salt and cook for 5 minutes by covering the Pan.

Ø  Finally, uncover the Pan and cook for another 4 minutes so that the water can evaporate.

Ø  Now the “Palak Matar Bhaji”  is ready. Serve hot.

Palak Matar Bhaji is well served with Steamed Rice, Roti, Paratha and Puri also.