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Poi Khadi Besara

Poi Khadi Besara

Poi Khadi means cuttings of Spinach Malabar, in Odia Cusine Poi Khadi uses in diifrent type of fry and curry. Poi Khadi cook in a mustard gravy, very popular in Odia family.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian, ODIA
Servings 4 peple

Ingredients
  

  • 250 Gram Poi ( Spinach Malabar Branch )
  • 2 Medium Size Potato
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 3 tbsp Mustard Oil
  • 1 tsp panch phutana (mix of cumin+ mustard+ nigella+ saunf + fenugreek seeds)
  • 2 Large Onions
  • 3 tbsp Mustard paste
  • 4 Red Chill
  • 5 Clove Garlic
  • ½  tbsp Cumin Seeds
  • ½  tbsp coriander seeds

Instructions
 

  • Make the mustard paste by grinding mustard seeds, red chilli, garlic, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds into a fine paste.
  • Put a non-stick pan on the gas and heat oil. 
  • Add punch-phutana to the hot oil and let it crackle.
  • Add the sliced onions to the pan and stir for a minute or two until they turn brown.
  • Add the potato pieces to the pan and fry for 5-6 minutes or until they are slightly browned.
  • Add the Poi Khadi (Malabar Spinach cuttings) to the pan and stir well.
  • Add turmeric powder and salt to the pan and stir again.
  • Fry for 5 minutes and then add the mustard paste to the pan.
  • Pour 3-4 cups of water into the pan and stir everything together.
  • Boil the mixture properly until the oil comes out from the water and the gravy thickens.
  • Check the gravy for consistency, it should be moisty and not too runny.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice.
Keyword Curry, Spinach Malabar