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Palakkad Festival Palak Shahi Style

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A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Palakkad cooking — Palakkad Festival Palak Shahi Style brings a shahi style touch with a classic sabzi finish. About 44 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 19 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Heavy Cream3 tbsp
  • Spinach300 g, chopped
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Saffrona pinch
  • Cashews12, soaked

Optional extras

  • Lemon1/2

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

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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