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Taakatil Palak Bhaji
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Taakatil Palak Bhaji

a comforting Maharashtrian-style curry made with spinach, peanuts, and chana dal, simmeredin a buttermilk-besan mixture.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Maharashtrian
Keyword Black chickpeas curry', Maharashtrian Spinach buttermilk curry, Palak Paatal Bhaji, Spinach Buttermilk curry, Taakatil Palak Bhaji
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch spinach
  • 2 tbsp peanuts
  • 1 ½ tbsp chana dal
  • 5 green chillies
  • 8 to 10 cloves of garlic
  • 1 cup curds
  • 2 tbsp gram flour (besan)
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • ¼ tsp asafoetida (hing)
  • few curry leaves
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Soak peanuts and chana dal in hot water for 30 minutes.
  • Crush green chillies and garlic coarsely using a mortar and pestle. Keep aside.
  • In a bowl, whisk curds with 1 cup water.
  • In another bowl, mix besan with ½ cup water to make a smooth paste.
  • Add this to the buttermilk and whisk well. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves.When they crackle, add the chilli-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
  • Add the soaked peanuts and chana dal. Cook on low heat until they are almost done.
  • Add chopped spinach, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt. Mix well, cover,and cook until spinach, peanuts, and chana dal are cooked.
  • Add the prepared buttermilk-besan mixture. Stir well and cook on low flame for 4–5 minutes,stirring occasionally.
  • Servehot with steamed rice.