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Palang Shaak Bhaja

Cultural Context

Originating from the Bengali cuisine of India, Palang Shaak Bhaja is a simple yet flavorful dish that highlights the region's love for fresh greens. Traditionally served as a side dish, it embodies the essence of home-cooked meals, often enjoyed with rice and lentils. This dish celebrates the vibrant flavors of mustard oil and spices, making it a staple in many Bengali households. Today, it's appreciated beyond Bengal, with variations appearing in various Indian cuisines and even in fusion dishes worldwide.

BengaliINWest Bengalside
15 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
2 cups spinach (chopped)
1 onion (chopped small pieces)
2 garlic (crushed)
1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp chili powder
salt
2 TBSP oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
curry leaves

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is nutrient-rich and offers similar texture.

1

Add oil, cumin seeds, garlic, and curry leaves and sauté for a minute

2

Add onions and sauté until they turn transparent

3

Add ginger garlic paste and mix well, sauté for a minute

4

Add turmeric, coriander, and chili powders

5

Add chopped spinach and salt, mix well

6

Close the lid and cook for 5 minutes

7

Open the lid and cook for another 5 minutes or until all the water evaporates

8

Serve with hot steamed rice

Cooking Techniques

sautéing

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Also Known As

Spinach Stir FryPalak Bhaja

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