Kolmi Shaak Paneer Bhaja (Water Spinach & Paneer Stir Fry - Bong style)

Name: Kolmi Shaak Paneer Bhaja (Water Spinach & Paneer Stir Fry - Bong style)
Total time: 1500 s
Yield: 2-3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2-3 bunches Kolmi shaak (water spinach); 100 gms. paneer cubes; 1 tsp. nigella seeds; 2 tbsp. mustard oil; 1 dry red chili, broken; 1 onion, chopped; 3-4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp. salt or to taste; 1 tsp. roasted cumin powder

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

#CA26 - This is my version of Kolmi Shaak (Water Spinach) cooked in a traditional homemade Bengali style. It can be cooked with eggplants or potatoes. However, in this recipe, I added few paneer cubes with a tempering of nigella seeds and dry red chili. I then garnished with roasted cumin powder for a lingering aroma. It is best had with some hot steamed rice and a tsp. of ghee makes it more delicious. You can also enjoy with phulkas or parathas.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

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Ingredients

20-25 minutes

2-3 servings

2-3 bunchesKolmi shaak (water spinach)
100 gms.paneer cubes
1 tsp.nigella seeds
2 tbsp.mustard oil
1dry red chili, broken
1onion, chopped
3-4garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 tsp.turmeric powder
1/2 tsp.salt or to taste
1 tsp.roasted cumin powder

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Steps

20-25 minutes

1

Pick the leaves and few tender stems of the greens. Wash under running water and rinse well. Chop finely and keep aside.
2

Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a pan & fry the paneer cubes till light brown till. Soak them in warm water for 2-3 minutes. Then squeeze them and keep aside.
3

Temper the remaining oil with red chili & nigella seeds. Sauté for a few seconds.
4

Add the crushed garlic & sauté till light golden in color.
5

Then add the onion & sauté till light brown.
6

Now add the chopped greens, turmeric powder & salt to taste. Stir fry till all the moisture has evaporated.
7

When done, add the paneer cubes & roasted cumin powder. Mix well.
8

Serve with hot steamed rice, jeera rice or chapatis / parathas.