Friday, May 6, 2016

Spinach dip with corn flour pancake


Different version of Sarson ka Saag & Makke ki Roti


Presenting the spinach dip with spicy cornflour pancake which is a is a twisted version of Sarson ka Saag & Makke ki Roti. Sarson ka Saag is very famous but a seasonal dish thus I have tried to provide the slightly different flavor which is available every time of the year but is equally tasty and delicious.  


Ingredients 

Spinach dip

A bunch of Spinach
1 cup Radish leaves
A bunch of Methi leaves
1 Green chili
A piece of small Ginger 
1 -2 Tomato
1 finely chopped Onion
1/2 tsp Red chili powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1 tbsp Oil/ butter/ghee
Salt to taste
1/4 cup cream 
Lemon juice



Corn flour pancake

3/4 cup corn flour
Around 3/4 cup water
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp Red chili powder
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp coriander powder
A pinch of Hing (Optional)
Salt  to taste


oil/ghee to make pancakes

Method 

Wash the spinach, radish green leaves and methi leaves gently.
Take a pan . Add half cup water in the pan and boil it. Add Spinach , methi and radish leaves.
Add roughly chopped green chili, ginger and tomato.
 Boil it for 3-4  minutes.
Turn off the gas.

Keep it aside for cool down.
Now Blend the mixture in a blender and make puree.

Heat oil in a pan. Add all spices except salt . Stir it for few seconds.
Add onion. Stir it for 1-2 minutes. Add puree cook it for 3-4 minutes . Add cream.
cook it for 2-3 minutes more.  Add salt . cook for 1-2 minutes more.
Turn off the gas. Add lemon juice , mix well and cover with lid.




       





Cornflour pancake


Take a bowl Add water , corn flour, spices, baking powder and mix well. Make batter. Batter consistency should like dosa batter

Heat a skillet or pan.
take a big Spoonful of batter and spread it in small size. Drop some oil and cook it on medium high gas for 2-3 minutes then flip with the help of spatula and cook it again for 3-4 minutes. Corn flour pan cake are ready

              







Tips :-
1) You can add other green leaves like kale, parsley etc.
2)  You can adjust spices as per your taste
3)  You can also add paneer for increase the taste.


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