Spinach & Broccoli Vegan Indian Style Curry

Broccoli and spinach are both nutritional powerhouses, rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals and low in calories.This is super healthy curry made with the combination of spinach and broccoli along with indian spices. It can be served in lunch or dinner. This curry can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Spinach & Broccoli Vegan Indian Style Curry

Preparation Time:- 20 minutes
Cooking Time:- 30 minutes
Serves:- 2-4

Ingredients:-

Broccoli :- 1
Spinach:- 2 bunches
Oil:- 2-3 tbsp
Asafoetida/Hing:- A pinch
Cumin seeds:- 1/2 tsp
Ginger(chopped):- 1tbsp
Garlic(chopped):- 1 tbsp
Onion(chopped):- 1 medium
Tomato(chopped):-1 medium or 1 1/2 small
Cornflour:-2-3 tbsp
Salt as per taste
Turmeric powder:- 1tsp
Red chilli Powder:-1tsp
Garam Masla Powder:-1tsp

Procedure:-

1) Steam the Spinach in the pan with 1/2 tbsp of garlic & little water for about 4-5 minutes,then puree it in the blender

2) Steam the broccoli in the pressure cooker till soft & set it aside

3) Heat oil in a pan on medium heat, add cumin seeds, let it splutter.

4) Add remaining garlic & ginger, saute for a minute.

5) Add onion and fry till it is light brown in color.

6) Add tomato & all the spices, mix well, cook till the tomatoes are tender.

7) Mash the broccoli with the back of the spoon and add it to the tomato mixture along with the spinach pure & cornflour.(add little bit of water if needed).

8) Mix everything well & cook for about 30 minutes ..(stir it in between so that it will not stick to the bottom)

Serve hot with Indian bread/roti..

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Ingredients:-

Oil :- 2 3 TBsp
Jeera/Cumin:- 1/2 Tsp
Mustard Seeds:- 1/2 Tsp
Methi or Fenugreek seeds:- 1 Tsp
Hing/Asafoetida:- A pinch
Ginger:- 1 inch piece( finely chopped)
Garlic:- 1/2 Tsp
Onion:- 1/2 chopped
Tomato:- 2 small chopped
Curd:- 1 Cup
Besan:- 2 1/2 Tbsp
Water:- 4 Cups
Salt as per taste
Turmeric powder:- 1 Tsp
Red Chilli Powder:- 1 Tsp
Garam Masala Powder:- 1 Tsp
Palak/ spinach :- 3 Cups chopped

Procedure:-

In a mixer blend together curd,besan & little water( if needed) and set aside.

1) Heat oil in a pan.
2) Add , asafoetida, Cumin seeds, mustard seeds & fenugreek seeds.
3) When seeds start spluttering add ginger & garlic and fry till light brown
4) Add onion and fry till onion are translucent (don't brown them)
5) Add tomato, salt, turmeric, red chilli powder, garam masala & mix well
6) Cook until tomatoes are tender.
7)Now add the blended mixture, palak/spinach and mix well..
8) Add water to make a gravy..don't worry if the gravy is not thick at this point..it will thicken as it cooks
9) Let it cook at medium heat for 10-15 minutes

Serve hot with rice...Enjoy:)

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Ingredients:-

Ghee or oil:- 2 tbsp
Cinnamon stick:- 1 inch
Black cardamom :- 2
Cloves:- 4
Cumin seeds/Jeera:- 1tsp
Carom seeds/Ajwain:- 1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds:- 1/2 tsp
Ginger (chopped):- 1 tbsp
Onions ( Chopped):- 1/4 cup
Potato:- 1/2 cup (cut into small cubes)
Carrot (Grated):- 1/2 cup
Spinach:- 1 bunch (chopped roughly )
Salt as per taste
Red chilli powder:- 1/2 tsp
Garam masala:- 1 tsp
Rice:- 2 cups
Water :- 4 cups


Procedure:-

Wash the rice and set it aside.

1)Heat the ghee/oil in a pan, add Cinnamon, cardamom, cloves.
2) Add cumin, mustard and let it splutter.
3)Add ginger & onions , cook till onions are transparent.
4) Add potato and saute it for 2-3 minutes
5) Add carrot and spinach & cook for couple of minutes..
6)Add salt, red chilli powder & garam masala , mix it will.
7) Add rice and water and stir everything well..
8) Let it cook on high till water starts to bubble.
9) Simmer the heat and cook the rice till all the water is evaporated..

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