Simple spinach sauté, a soulful weekday sabzi!
This humble yet nourishing dish features fresh spinach quickly sautéed with basic spices. It’s a regular in weekday meals, often paired with roti or dal chawal. Its beauty lies in its simplicity — minimal ingredients, maximum flavor, and a perfect way to celebrate leafy greens.
Ingredients List
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| Sr. | Weight | Units | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| • | 500 | g | Fresh palak / spinach, cleaned and finely chopped (2 large bunches) |
| • | 30 | ml | Oil (2 tbsp) |
| • | 300 | g | Onions, finely sliced (2 medium) |
| • | 15 | g | Garlic, finely chopped (1½ tsp) |
| • | 2 | stems | Curry leaves |
| • | 5 | g | Cumin seeds / jeera (1 tsp) |
| • | 1 | g | Roasted jeera powder (a pinch) |
| • | 15 | g | Green chillies, finely chopped (5–6 nos) |
| • | 5 | g | Haldi / turmeric powder (1 tsp) |
| • | 5 | g | Red chilli powder (1 tsp) |
| • | 5 | g | Coriander powder (1 tsp) |
| • | 5 | g | Salt, to taste |
Method / Instructions
- 1. Sauté Aromatics & Onions: Heat oil in a kadai, add cumin seeds, chopped garlic, green chillies, and curry leaves. Sauté until fragrant, then add sliced onions, salt, and 1 tbsp water. Sauté until onions are soft and translucent.
- 2. Cook Spinach & Spices: Add chopped spinach, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and roasted jeera powder. Mix thoroughly and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
- 3. Finish & Serve: Stir in coriander powder and cook for another 5 minutes until oil shines on top of the bhaji. Serve hot with fresh gheewali roti! Jamjo ane Jamarjo!
Nutrition Facts (Per 100 gms servings)
| Nutrient (Basic) | Amount (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| 🔥 Calories | 95 Kcal |
| 💪 Protein | 3.1 g |
| 🌾 Carbohydrates | 11.2 g |
| 🥑 Total Fat | 4.8 g |
| 🧈 Saturated Fat | 0.7 g |
| 🌱 Dietary Fibre | 3.8 g |
| 🍬 Total Sugars | 3.5 g |
| 🧂 Sodium | 230 mg |
*Disclaimer: The nutritional values provided here are estimates generated for reference only and may vary based on exact ingredient brands and preparation techniques. Please calculate your nutrition independently if following a strict diet.
Chef's Notes & Tips
Chef’s Note
- Wash spinach thoroughly 3–4 times in water to ensure all dirt settles at the bottom.
- Add a splash of water with the onions so they remain soft and translucent without browning.
Tips & Tricks
- Pair this comforting palak bhaji with freshly made ghee-wali roti for an authentic meal.
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