Spinach Poori and Potato Peas Curry (Paalak poori and Aloo mutter curry)

Spinach nutrition is amazing.
The calcium content in spinach helps to strenthen bones.
The A and C vitamins in spinach plus the fiber, folic acid, magnesium and other nutrients help control cancer, especially colon, lung and breast cancers.

 

SPINACH POORI

INGREDIENTS

2 cups whole weat flour

1 bunch spinach leaves

1 Tbsp oil

salt to taste

1 tsp garlic paste

1 tsp green chili paste

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp red chili powder

1/4 cup water

METHOD 

• Take the flour,salt and oil and mix it with hand. Mix it till all the oil incorporates into the flour.
• Then add green chili,garlic paste,turmeric & red chili powder.
• Grind the spinach leaves in mixer such that it does not form paste. Add to dough & mix it well.As we are adding spinach in dough it gives out some water which is enough to knead the dough so add water only if required little bit a time.
• Keep kneading  this till the dough becomes soft enough to roll pooris. The dough should not be very soft also so that it becomes loose.
• After the dough is ready cover it and keep for atleast half an hour.
• Now take a pan and heat oil in it for frying pooris. Let the oil be hot enough.
• Then make small balls with the dough ,dip in oil and roll the poori with Rolling pin (belan).
• Put the poori in hot oil  and just after couple of seconds  press with spatula very gently so that it puffs up good. Then flip it around. let the bottom side cook for about 15 seconds. Then remove it from oil.

POTATO PEAS CURRY (ALOO MUTTER CURRY)

Potatoes are very high in potassium, beating other potassium-rich foods. They are a good source of iron and copper, too. Green Peas contain nicotinic acid which reduces cholesterol in the blood. Green peas may help in the prevention of all forms of cancer due to its high Vitamin A and C content.

INGREDIENTS

3 potatoes chopped in medium size with skin removed.

salt to taste

2 medium tomatoes paste.

2 Tbsp oil

1/2 cup green peas (boiled or tinned)

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp green chili paste

2 tsp ginger paste

2 Tbsp Fenugreek leaves (Kasoori methi)

5,6 curry leaves

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp red chili powder

1 tsp coriander powder

1 and 1/2  cup water

METHOD

Take a Pressure cooker and add oil to it.
Add mustard seeds and let it split.
Then add cumin seeds,curry leaves,green chili paste & ginger paste.
Let this fry on low flame for 5 seconds.
Then add tomato paste, and add some salt to it. let this fry for 2 minutes.
Then add turmeric powder,red chili powder,coriander powder & fenugreek leaves.
Add chopped potatoes, green peas and some more salt. Mix it with tomato paste and spices.
Add some water to this. 
Now close the lid of cooker and and put the heat on high flame.
Let the cooker give one whistle on high flame , then swtich to low flame and let it be for 2 min.
Again switch to high flame & wait for another whistle and turn off the heat.

And Potato peas curry is ready to serve with pooris.