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Malabar Spinach Curry | Basale Soppu
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Malabar Spinach Curry | Vali Bhajji Curry

Spices and coconut is roasted separately and a masala paste is prepared. Malabar Spinach is cooked with soaked moong dal separately and then combined with masala. This bring in a yummy flavor to Malabar Spinach curry.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, Konkan
Servings: 4
Author: Pearl Jude F

Ingredients

For Curry

  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium Tomato finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 4 tbsp Oil
  • Salt as per taste

To Boil

  • 1/4 cup Moong Dal Soaked
  • 1 bunch Malabar Spinach chopped
  • 4 cups water for boiling
  • Salt as per taste

For curry masala

  • 1 big onion sliced
  • 2 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 1/2 cup Coconut
  • 5-6 cloves garlic
  • 4-5 Dried red chillies mine were non spicy
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1/2 Star Anise Optional - this gives a little strong flavor. Avoid it if you dont want strong flavor

Instructions

How to prepare Malabar Spinach coconut curry

  • Soak Moong Dal for about 15-20 mins. Heat a pan and Add Soaked moong Dal
  • Boil moong dal till it is 3/4th cooked
  • Add chopped Malabar Spinach/Vali Bhaji. Boil until it is properly cooked and keep it aside.

For Curry masala preparation

  • Meanwhile to make Masala, take a pan and roast coriander seeds until fragrant and keep it aside.
  • Now add oil in the pan
  • Add Coconut and fry till it is slightly brown and keep aside
  • In the same pan add Onions , fry till it is golden brown and keep aside
  • Add red chillies and roast it for few secs and keep aside
  • Cool all the above ingredients and take them in a blender. In addition to it, Add Turmeric powder, cumin seeds, star anise and garlic cloves.
  • Add some water to the blender and make a fine paste

For Malabar spinach curry preparation

  • To make Vali Bhaji curry, Heat a kadai and add oil
  • Add garlic cloves and fry till it is slightly brown
  • Add chopped onions and fry until golden brown
  • Add chopped tomatoes and fry until soft
  • Now add the grinded masala mixture
  • Cook the masala until it starts boiling. Cook for atleast for 3 mins
  • Now add boiled malabar spinach and moong dal along with its water
  • Add salt if required
  • Cook for 5-6 mins and Turn off the flame. Vali Bhaji Curry is ready to serve

Notes

Add the Malabar spinach with its Stem in the recipe