Malabar Spinach Curry (Karakali) / ಬಸಳೆ ಸೊಪ್ಪಿನ ಕರಕಲಿ
(from Nandini’s recipe box)
Source: http://vanilohith.blogspot.in/2011/08/malabar-spinach-curry-karakali.html
Categories: Gojju, side dish for idli/dosa
Ingredients
- Malabar spinach - 1 bunch
- Dried red chillies - 3 (adjust as per your preference)
- For seasoning: Oil - 2 spoon, Urad dal - 1/2 spoon, Mustard seeds - 1/4 spoon, Asafoetida, pinch of turmeric
- Water - 1/2 cup
- Salt to taste
- Amchur powder - 1/2 spoon
- Crushed garlic - 1 spoon
Directions
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Clean the Malabar spinach thoroughly and chop them finely.
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Heat oil in a pan, add red chilli pieces, urad dal, mustard seeds, asafoetida and turmeric. Once it starts spluttering, add the chopped Malabar spinach.
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Add 1/2 cup of water, salt and amchur powder and allow to cook for 25 – 30 minutes by closing the lid.
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Saute them occasionally and add little more water, if required.
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By the time you cook for 30 minutes, malabar spinach will get cooked nicely and will become like a paste.
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If it has not become like a thick paste, you can crush it in the mixie for a while.
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Finally, do the seasoning with crushed garlic and enjoy this side dish with hot rice!
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No need to keep it in the fridge if you can consume it within 2 days.