Sepu Badi: Spinach and Lentil Dumplings
🥘 Ingredients
- 1 cup, soakedUrad Dal (Split Black Gram)
- 2 bunches, blanched and pureedSpinach (Palak)
- 1/2 cupYogurt
- Fenugreek seeds, Cumin, Red chili, TurmericSpices
- for frying and cookingMustard Oil
👨🍳 Instructions
Step 1 (Badis): Grind the soaked urad dal into a thick paste. Steam this paste in a flat tray for 15 minutes. Once cool, cut into small squares (Badis).
Step 2 (Frying): Deep fry the badis in mustard oil until the edges are golden brown. Soak them in warm water for 5 minutes to make them soft.
Step 3 (Gravy): Heat 2 tbsp oil. Add fenugreek and cumin seeds. Add the spinach puree and sauté for 5 minutes.
Step 4 (Simmering): Add the whisked yogurt and spices. Add the fried badis.
Step 5 (Cooking): Simmer for 15 minutes until the badis absorb the flavors of the spinach gravy.
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