Kaapa

This is a green curry that is served in lunch or dinner and is eaten with Bread, Pita, Roti & Boiled Rice. This is a dish, which is very sumptuous as well as nutritious since it is a special preparation of Spinach For best taste it is usually made in iron pan.

Ingredients

Spinach- Approx 2.4 lbs
Turmeric powder- 20 gms
Garam masala- 50 gms
Cumin seeds- 20 gms
Asafoetida powder- 0.5 tsp
Butter = 50 gms
Rice paste- 20 gms
Salt to taste
Water-4 or 5 cups

Method

Rice paste can be prepared by soaking the rice in plain water for about 3 hrs. and then grinding it in a Grinder to form a smooth Paste. Mix enough water so as to make a thick Paste.
Wash the Spinach and chop it roughly and boil..
Heat the Butter, add cumin seeds and Asafoetida.
When seeds crackle, add Chilly Powder and Turmeric Powder.
Fry the spices well.
Add boiled spinach and cook a little.
Add Beaten Curd and required amount of water and thicken with rice paste.
Cook well, add salt,hot spices and serve.

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