Palak (Spinach) Bahar

Cuisine Type : Indian
Prepare Time : 26-30 minutes
Cooking Time : 31-40 minutes
For : 4 Person
Taste : Spicy

Ingredients
1. Spinach blanched 2 medium bunches
2. Carrots
3. Carrots thin diagonal slices 2 medium
4. French beans diamonds 5-6
5. Cauliflower 1/2 medium
6. Green chillies 3
7. Oil 1 1/2 tablespoons
8. Ginger chopped 1 inch piece
9. Garlic chopped 4 cloves
10. Onions chopped 1 large
11. Nutmeg powder 1/4 teaspoon
12. Cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon
13. Tomatoes chopped 2 medium
14. Lemon juice 1 teaspoon
15. Salt to taste
16. Red chilli powder 1 1/2 teaspoons
17. Garam masala powder 2 teaspoons
18. Fresh coriander leaves chopped 2 tablespoons

How to cook ?
Step 1: Puree the blanched spinach along with one green chilli. Chop the remaining green chillies.
Step 2 : Heat half the oil, add ginger and garlic and stir fry. Add onion and green chillies and stir fry till onions are pinkish in colour. Add nutmeg powder and continue cooking on medium heat for a couple of minute, stirring frequently. Add pureed spinach, cook it for a minute and add salt. Set it aside.
Step 3 : Blanch carrots, French beans and cauliflower.
Step 4 : Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan, add cumin seeds and when it starts to change colour, add tomatoes.
Step 5 : Cook on medium heat for three to four minutes, stirring continuously.
Step 6 : Add blanched vegetables and stir-fry lightly. Add lemon juice and season with salt and red chilli powder. Lastly add garam masala powder and coriander leaves.
Step 7 : Spread prepared spinach on a flat serving dish and place cooked vegetables in the center and serve hot.