Authentic Malai Bhaji Masala: Creamy, Wholesome Spinach Curry (Chef's Guide)

MaBapu Foods 🔥 Authentic Malai Bhaji Masala: Creamy, Wholesome Spinach Curry (Chef's Guide) by Rajnish Saharan ↑ Swipe to start cooking Jump to section

Recipe Details Before you light the stove… ⏱️ 15 min Prep Time 🔥 25 min Cook Time 🍽️ 4 Servings MABAPU TM Vegetarian (Veg) Healthy Diet

What you'll need Fresh from the market 500 gram 500g Fresh Spinach / Palak (पालक), washed and coarsely chopped 2 2 medium Onions, finely chopped (बारीक कटा प्याज) 2 2 medium Tomatoes, pureed (टमाटर प्यूरी) 1 inch 1 inch Ginger, grated (अदरक) 3 3-4 cloves Garlic, minced (लहसुन) 10 10-12 Cashew Nuts / Kaju (काजू), soaked in warm water for 20 minutes 2 tablespoon 2 tbsp Pure Desi Cow Ghee / Ghee (शुद्ध देसी घी) 0.5 cup 1/2 cup Fresh Cream / Malai (दूध की मलाई) [Optional for extra richness] +9 more in the full recipe ↗

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01 Step Phase 1: Preparation & Setup Wash the fresh spinach leaves thoroughly in three changes of water to remove any grit or sand. Drain well and chop them coarsely (about 1-inch pieces). Do not blend the spinach; chopping preserves the...

02 Step Phase 1: Preparation & Setup Soak 10-12 cashew nuts in warm water for 20 minutes. Once softened, drain them and blend with 2 tablespoons of water into a silky, smooth paste. Set this 'Malai' paste aside.

03 Step Phase 1: Preparation & Setup Prepare the aromatics: Finely chop 2 medium onions, grate 1 inch of ginger, and mince 3-4 garlic cloves. Puree 2 medium tomatoes until smooth. Ensure all ingredients are measured and ready at your sta...

04 Step Phase 2: Sautéing & Base Masala Heat 2 tablespoons of pure desi cow ghee in a heavy-bottomed kadai or deep pan over medium flame (madhyam aanch). Once the ghee is hot and shimmering, add cumin seeds, crushed green cardamoms, and the...

05 Step Phase 2: Sautéing & Base Masala Add the finely chopped onions to the tempered ghee. Sauté on medium flame for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently. The onions should turn translucent with golden-brown edges, not blackened. This carameli...

06 Step Phase 2: Sautéing & Base Masala Stir in the grated ginger and minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until the raw pungency disappears and the aroma becomes sweet and fragrant. Add the tomato puree, turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chilli po...

07 Step Phase 2: Sautéing & Base Masala Sauté (bhunao) the masala on medium-low flame for 6-8 minutes. Stir continuously to prevent sticking. The goal is to cook out the moisture from the tomatoes until the ghee separates from the edges of...

08 Step Phase 3: Simmering & Green Integration Reduce the flame to low (dheemi aanch). Stir in the cooked spinach. Allow the leaves to wilt down for 2 minutes. You do not need to add water yet; the moisture from the spinach and the tomato masala i...

Per Serving Nutrition Breakdown 1 bowl (approximately 200g) 1679.45 Calories per serving 29.05g Protein 80.69g Carbs 107.45g Fat Fiber 34.34g Sugar 6.79g Sodium 11779.10mg Cholesterol 0.00mg

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