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basale kodhel, malabar spinach

Basale Kodhel

Coconut and Dal curry prepared with Malabar Spinach
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Course Dinner, Lunch, Vanas
Cuisine Indian, South-Indian
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure Cooker
  • 1 Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch Malabar Spinach / Basale leaves
  • 1 cup Malabar Spinach / Basale stems
  • 1 cup Toor Dal

Masala Paste

  • 1 cup Grated Coconut
  • 6-8 nos. Byadagi Chilies
  • 1 marble size Tamarind
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder

Tadka / Nesal

  • 6- 8 nos. Garlic Pods
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds (Rai, Saasime)
  • 1 Onion

Instructions
 

  • Pressure Cook Dal along with the Malabar Spinach stems for 3 whistles. You can cook the stems separately too if very tender.
  • Grind the masala paste ingredients to a smooth paste
  • Heat some coconut oil. Add in the mustard seeds and let it splutter.
  • Now add in the garlic and onion and let it soften.
  • Stir in the masala paste, cooked dal and boiled stems of the Malabar Spinach. Add a little water and salt. Let it come to a boil.
  • Lastly put in the all the leaves and let it cook for 2 minutes before turning off the flame
Keyword Malabar Spinach, Mangalore