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Pondicherry Roasted Palak Kurma
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Pondicherry Roasted Palak Kurma

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Pondicherry cooking — Pondicherry Roasted Palak Kurma brings a roasted touch with a classic kurma finish. About 37 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 12 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Medium

Ingredients

  • Spinach300 g, chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Ghee3 tbsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Dried Red Chilies4
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.

  4. 4

    Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.

  5. 5

    Simmer covered until tender.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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