Kafuli (a spicy dish of Spinach & Methi)

Ingredients:

• 2 bunches of spinach
• 1/2 bunch fenugreek leaves
• 4-5 green chilies
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• A pinch of asafoetida
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon rice powder
• 2 tablespoon curd
• 1-2 cups of Water
• 2-3 tablespoon mustard oil
• Salt to taste

Preparation:

1. Wash spinach and fenugreek leaves in running water.
2. After washing, chop and boil both vegetables along with green chilies in a little water till it tender.
3. Mash into a paste using a blender. 
4. Heat oil in a frying pan, sauté the garlic and ginger. 
5. When the garlic turns light brown, add cumin seeds and asafoetida. 
6. Add mashed vegetables, turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt. 
7. Add required amount of water to Kafuli and bring to boil. 
8. Now add rice powder dissolved in water.
9. Cover and cook for about 8- 10 minutes on simmer till the gravy is thick (if dry add some 
   water and boil). 
10. Garnish with pure ghee and serve hot with roti or steamed rice.

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