Spinach Bhaji
Bhaji is the name given to Indian kale or calallo and sometimes known as Chinese spinach. Serve as an accompaniment with rice, dhal, and roti. You can use Swiss Chard, spinach, calallo leaves or kale to make this dish. Note: contains shrimp.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz spinach, callaloo leaves, or Swiss chard- washed, stemmed, and finely chopped
- 2 oz dried shrimp (prawns) soaked in 1 cup water (optional for vegans)
- 1 hot pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
Heat oil in heavy saucepan over high heat. Add garlic and greens and stir well. Drain shrimp and add to saucepan with hot pepper. Use salt and black pepper to taste. Cook until greens are wilted and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 8 to 10 minutes. Serve hot.
