Bhein Batate ki Sabzi

Ingredients 

• ½ cup lotus stems (bhen/bhee), sliced
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into small pieces
• 2-3 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi dana)
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 inch ginger, chopped
• 2 green chillies, chopped
• ½ brinjal, cut into cubes
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
• ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
• 3 tablespoons tomato puree
• 1 medium bunch spinach, chopped
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, ginger and green chillies, mix and sauté till seeds splutter.
2. Add lotus stem, brinjal and potato and mix well. Add coriander powder, turmeric powder and chilli powder, mix well and add little water. Cover and cook till 5-7 minutes or till the vegetables turn soft.
3. Add little water, tomato puree and spinach and mix well. Add salt, mix well cover and cook for 5-7 minutes.
4. Serve hot garnished with a coriander sprig.

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