Khatti Palak Stew

Ingredients:Katti Palak / Green Sorrel 1 1/2 Cups Packed
Besan / Gram Flour 1 tbsp
Tamarind Extract 1/2 tsp
Green Chiles 2
Whole Dried Red Chile 1 – 2
Mustard Seeds 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder a pinch
Salt to taste
Method of preparation:
Remove stems, wash and chop katti palak leaves.
Remove stems, wash and slice the green chiles.
Grind red chile and mustard seeds into fine powder using a spice blender.
Whisk together besan with half a cup of water without any lumps.
Heat oil in a pan, add all talimpu ingredients in order.
When mustard seeds start spluttering, add malabar spinch, green chiles and salt.
When leaves wilt a bit, stir in besan mixture, tamarind extract, a cup of water and turmeric.
Bring to bubble and let it cook on medium flame for 2 – 5 minutes.
Finally mix in ground mustard seeds powder and remove from heat.
Serve katti palak stew with steamed rice and a dollop of ghee.