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Cholai Ka Saag | Amaranth Greens Gravy | Dantu Soppina Gojju

A mild spice thick gravy made with assorted greens is very Flavourful ,Nutritious and Healthy.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Gravy, Healthy
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 People
Calories 82kcal
Author Muktha H S

Ingredients

  • 1 Large Bunch Amaranth Greens / Dantu Soppu
  • 1 Medium Bunch Spinach / Palak
  • 1 Small Bunch Dill / Shepu / Sabassigge Leaves
  • 1 Cup Fenugreek leaves / Menthya Soppu
  • 2 No's Onion medium
  • 2 No's Tomato
  • 4 No's Green Chilly
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 5 no's Garlic Cloves,medium size
  • 1.5 tablespoon Besan / Gram flour
  • ½ Cup Water
  • 2 teaspoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

For Tempering

  • 1 teaspoon Ghee /Clarified Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 pinch Asafoetidia

Instructions

  • Clean and  thoroughly wash all the greens.
  • In a pressure cooker , add all the greens , green chillies , garlic ,ginger ,1 onion , tomato ,salt and a cup of water.
  • Just pressure cook for 1 whistle or around 6-7 minutes till whistle is about to come.Allow pressure to release on its own.
  • Once it's cool , drain the water(stock) and reserve it. Add all the cooked greens and veggies to a blender / processor and blend till smooth .
  • In a pressure pan or deep kadai ,heat 2 teaspoon of oil ,add chopped onions and fry till brown.
  • Add pureed veggies ,mix well and allow it to cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Mix 1.5 tablespoon of besan / gram flour to the reserved stock and whisk well, such that no lumps are formed.
  • Add this mixture to the above greens, mix well and bring it to boil , once it starts to bubble. Turn off the heat
  • Heat 1 teaspoon of ghee in a Tadka pan , add 1 teaspoon of chopped garlic,fry till brown. Turn off the heat . Add asafoetida and red chilly powder ,mix well.
  • Pour tadka over the cooked greens ,mix well and serve hot along with Bajra Bhakri , Chapati , Rice flour Roti , Ragi roti or Jowar Roti

Nutrition

Calories: 82kcal