PALAK KI PURIS

U need
Palak(spinach): 1/2 bunch
Wheat flour: 2 cups
Ajwain : 1/2 tsp
Anardhana powder : 1/2 tsp
Minced green chilies : 2 tsp
Curd enough to make the dough
Salt to taste
Oil to make the puris.

Method:
1.Clean wash and dice fine the palak ( spinach).Heat 1 tsp oil.When hot add the ajwain and saute.Add the diced spinach and saute for 2 to 3 mins.Cool.
2.In a mixing bowl put the atta,spinach,anardhana powder,minced green chilies,salt and 1 tablesp oil.Mix well.Add curd little by little and make a slightly stiff dough.Knead well.Cover and set aside for 15 to 20 mins.
3. Heat oil in a kadai.Once again knead the dough well and make small rolls.Roll out into small circles and deep fry the puris in hot oil.
4.Serve hot with potato curry or fresh curd.

Note: Try making this recipe on a rainy day and enjoy eating watching the rains outside.
happy cooking!!!!!!!Happy eating!!!!!!!!!!!

PALAK KE BHAJIYAS

You need:

Fresh Palak leaves: 14

Besan : 1 cup

Cornflour:2 tablesp

Riceflour: 2 tablesp

Chili powder:1 tsp

jeera powder1 tsp

pinch hing

salt to taste

chat masala to sprinkle

sunflower oil to deep fry

chili paste:1 tsp

Method:

1.Clean the palak leaves well and pat dry with a wet towel.Set aside in a plate

2. In a bowl add together all the dry ingredients except chat masala and mix well.Add the greenchilli paste enough water to make a semi thick batter.The consistency should coat the palak leaves.

3.Heat oil in a kadai.When hot dip each palak leaves well into besan batter and gently slide into hot oil.Cook on both sides till the bhajiya is golden brown..Drain the bhajiyas onto a kitchen napkin to remove excess oil.

4.Sprinkle chat masala over the palak bhajiys and serve hot with mint chutney and sauce.

Note; the versatile palak in a new avatar.Palak bhajiyas and hot masala chai a very ernriching combination.

Happy cooking!!!!!!!Happy eating!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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