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Shaag Begun Borir Ghonto

A Bengali speciality – spinach tempered with basic Indian spices and cooked with brinjals and Bengali vadis or nuggets. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Main IngredientsSpinach Leaves, Brinjal
CuisineBengali
CourseMain Course Vegetarian
Prep Time16-20 minutes
Cook time21-25 minutes
Serve4
TasteMild
Level of CookingModerate
OthersVeg

Ingredients 

  • 2 bunches spinach leaves, shredded
  • 2 brinjals, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 10-12 bori (Bengali wadi)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds (saunf)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
  • Salt to taste

Method

  1. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai and deep-fry boris till golden. Drain on absorbent paper and set aside. In the same oil, deep-fry brinjal cubes till golden. Drain on absorbent paper and set aside.
  2. Heat one tablespoon oil in a non-stick pan, add fennel seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds and let the seeds splutter. Add onion and sauté till it becomes translucent. Add ginger-garlic paste and saute for a minute.
  3. Add spinach, fried boris, fried brinjal and salt. Mix well, cover and cook for a few minutes or till the spinach wilts. Serve hot.

Nutrition Info

Calories1394
Carbohydrates123.3
Protein45.5
Fat79.9
Other FiberFiber- 45gm
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