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Pondicherry Hing Palak
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Pondicherry Hing Palak

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Pondicherry cooking — Pondicherry Hing Palak brings a hing touch with a classic pulimunchi finish. About 41 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 16 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Spinach300 g, chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

  7. 7

    Serve with rice or roti.

Chef's tip

Serve hot with roti, rice, or soft paratha.

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