Kolmi Shaag Bhaja (Water Spinach Stir Fry)

Source : Discard The Stems Of The Greens And Chop Finely Keep Aside Heat Oil And Fry The Vadi Till Golden Brown In Colour Drain And Keep Aside When Cool Cru...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : July 12, 2026

Step:

  1. Discard the stems of the greens and chop finely. Keep aside. Heat oil and fry the vadi till golden brown in colour. Drain and keep aside. When cool, crush it coarsely.

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  2. Temper the same oil with red chilli and kalonji. Saute for a few seconds. Add the boiled raw bananas and fry for a minute.

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  3. Then add cumin powder & turmeric powder. Saute for a minute.

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  4. Then add the onion and garlic and continue to fry till light brown.

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  5. Add the chopped greens & salt. Fry on a low flame till they are cooked & dry.

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  6. When done, add the crushed bori / vadi and give it a stir. Serve hot with plain steamed rice or chapatis.

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Ingredients

  1. 3 bunches Kolmi shaag (water spinach)
  2. 1 raw banana, boiled & cut into small cubes,
  3. 1 onion, chopped
  4. 3-4 garlic cloves, chopped
  5. 2 tbsp mustard oil
  6. 10-12 bori / mangodi / vadi
  7. 1 tsp kalonji (nigella seeds)
  8. 1 dry red chilli, broken
  9. to taste salt
  10. 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  11. 1 tsp roasted cumin powder

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