Spinach Bhaji Recipe

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: swiss chard

Kale offers similar nutrients and flavor, while swiss chard is often less expensive.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil is healthier, but vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño adds heat, while bell pepper is milder and cheaper.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley provides a fresh taste, while dried cilantro is cost-effective.

Heat a large pan and add a little bit of water to the bottom.

Put the washed spinach into the pan and cover it; let it simmer gently for about 2 minutes until wilted completely.

Drain the spinach after it has wilted.

In a separate pan, heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of cumin seeds to the oil and fry for 1 minute.

Add the sliced onions and garlic paste to the pan; stir-fry until the onions are golden.

Once the onions are golden, add in 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala and stir for 30 seconds.

Add the drained spinach and a small knob of ghee to the pan; fry for about 5 minutes.

Serve the spinach bhaji.

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