::Ingredients::
250gm Malabar spinach shoots (with flowers and seeds) - called as Pui shaak in bengali
2 eggplants (brinjals) - chopped
2 potatoes - chopped as fingers
1 onion chopped
4 green chillies (cut along length)
50gm mustard paste
1tbsp paanch poran
1tsp turmeric
2tsp salt
2 tbsp mustard oil
Fish head or prawns/shrimp (optional)
2 cups of water
::Procedure::
1. Heat mustard oil on a Wok (Kadhai) and add chopped onions.
2. Add chillies, paanch poran, fish and mix using a spatula.
3. Add the eggplant, potatoes and mix
4. Add the spinach shoots and remaining ingredients and mix.
5. After a while, add some water, mix and cover wok to let it simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
Enjoy the chachchari with some rice !
the picture is great! btw, what exactly is paanch poran?
ReplyDeletewhat is paanch poran? Can i make that at home or buy at store? dish looks delicious:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments! Glad you liked it.
ReplyDeletePaanch Poran is a mix of 5 seeds (mustard, cumin, fenugreek, nigella & fennel seeds). You can either buy it from Indian grocery stores or make it yourself by mixing in equal proportions.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panch_phoran
If you don't get malabar spinach shoots, try using regular spinach for this recipe.