If you are looking for a healthy and tasty dish, then spinach bhujia can be a great option for you. The vitamins and minerals present in spinach are very beneficial for health, and its bhujia is very easy to make. This is a quick dish, which you can serve with breakfast or lunch. Let's know the easy recipe of making spinach bhujia.
Material:
– 2 cups fresh spinach (finely chopped)
– 1 medium-sized onion (finely chopped)
– 2-3 green chillies (finely chopped)
– 1/2 tsp cumin
– 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
– 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
– 1/4 tsp garam masala
– 1 tablespoon of oil
– Salt to taste
– 1 tablespoon gram flour (optional)
Method:
1. Preparation of spinach: Firstly wash the spinach thoroughly and chop it finely. Keep it aside.
2. Prepare the Tadka: Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. When the cumin seeds crackle, add chopped green chilies and onions. Fry the onions until they turn light golden.
3. Add spices: Now add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix the spices well and let it cook for a few seconds.
4. Add spinach: Now add the finely chopped spinach and mix it well with the spices. Let the spinach cook for 5-7 minutes on low flame. Spinach releases its water when cooked, so there is no need to cover it and cook it.
5. Gram Flour Tadka (optional): If you want to make the Palak Bhujia a little thicker and crispier, then you can add 1 tablespoon of gram flour to it. Mix the gram flour well and fry it for a few minutes so that its rawness goes away.
6. Add garam masala: When the spinach is completely cooked and all the water has evaporated, add garam masala and mix it. Now turn off the gas.
7. Garnish and serve: Palak ki Bhujia is ready. Serve it with hot parathas, roti or rice. You can eat it for breakfast or serve it as a side dish.
Special Tips:
– You can also add garlic paste to enhance the taste of Bhujia.
– If you want to make it more healthy, then you can add some tomatoes or boiled potatoes to it.
Health benefits:
Spinach is rich in iron, calcium and vitamin K, which help in strengthening bones and muscles. This dish is made in less oil, making it a healthy option for people trying to lose weight.
So now whenever you need a light and quick healthy dish, make spinach bhujaiya and increase the taste along with nutrition in your diet.