Ingredients
- 1 bunch (1/2 pound) spinach (washed and finely chopped)
- 1 bunch (1/2 pound) mustard greens (washed and finely chopped)
- 2 green chilies
- Dash of salt, or to taste
- 2 to 3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 large onion (grated)
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger or ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon grated garlic or garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (juice of 1/2 a lime or lemon)
- 1 tablespoon Bengal gram flour or maize flour
- Garnish: Unsalted butter
Directions
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a medium pot, mix the spinach, mustard greens, green chilies, and salt to taste. Add 1 cup water and boil until cooked.
- Mash the greens and mix well to make a coarse paste.
- In another pan, heat the ghee on a medium flame. When hot, add the grated onion and fry until a pale golden color.
- Add the remaining ingredients and fry until the oil separates from the masala (onion-spice mix).
- Add the greens to this and stir until fully blended.
- Garnish with a dollop of butter and serve with makki ki roti (Indian maize flatbread).
- Enjoy!
