Palak Coconut Bhaji

Remember Popeye and Spinach? All fans of Popeye know that whenever the sailor needed a boost of energy, he would down a can of spinach. Yes, spinach is a super food loaded with nutrients. Follow these simple steps to make a dry palak coconut bhaji that will just melt in your mouth.

Serves – A Family of Four

Prep. Time – 15 Mins.

Cooking Time – 12 to 15 Mins.

Ingredients:

• Spinach – 2 medium bunches
• Onion (finely chopped) – 2 medium
• Dry Red Chilly (broken into 3 pieces) – 1
• Mustard Seeds – ½ tsp.
• Oil – 2 tbsp.
• Salt – ½ tsp. or to taste

Masala Paste (coarsely ground):

• Coconut (grated) – ½ cup
• Garlic – 2 cloves
• Cumin Seeds – ½ tsp.
• Green Chillies – 2

Step 1:     Wash the palak well and shred/chop finely.

Step 2:     Heat oil in a pan. Add the mustard seeds. When they crackle add the red chilly pieces, onion and sauté on low heat for 2 minutes till the onion is translucent.

Step 3:     Add the chopped palak and salt. Sauté for 2 minutes and then add the coarsely ground masala. Cover and cook on low heat for 10 minutes. Do not add any water.

Serve with chappatis.