Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Spinach

   Take a bunch of spinach, pick out any bad leaves, wash thoroughly, and chop it. Set aside.

2. 2.Prepare Other Vegetables

   Take flat beans and a carrot. Wash them, then cut the flat beans into bite-sized pieces and the carrot into small cubes. Also, dice one medium potato into similar-sized pieces. Set all prepared vegetables aside.

3. 3.Heat Oil

   Heat 2 tablespoons of mustard oil in a pan or wok over medium-high flame.

4. 4.Fry Boris

   Add 5-6 pieces of boris (lentil dumplings) to the hot oil and fry until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove them from the pan and set aside.

5. 5.Add Dried Red Chilies

   In the same oil, add 2 dried red chilies and let them sizzle for a few seconds until fragrant.

6. 6.Add Panch Phoron

   Add 1 teaspoon of panch phoron to the oil and let it splutter for about 10-15 seconds.

7. 7.Add Diced Vegetables

   Add the diced potatoes, flat beans, and carrots to the pan. Stir well to coat them with the oil and spices.

8. 8.Sauté Vegetables

   Sauté the vegetables for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften slightly.

9. 9.Add Spinach

   Add the chopped spinach to the pan. It will look like a lot, but it will wilt down as it cooks.

10. 10.Add Spices and Chilies

    Add salt to taste, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1/4 teaspoon of cumin powder, and 2-3 slit green chilies to the vegetables.

11. 11.Mix and Cook on High Flame

    Mix all the ingredients thoroughly. Cook on a high flame, stirring frequently, to help the spinach wilt and retain its green color.

12. 12.Cover and Cook

    Cover the pan with a lid and let the vegetables cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the spinach to release its water and the vegetables to soften.

13. 13.Uncover and Dry

    Remove the lid. The spinach would have released some water. Continue cooking on medium-high flame, stirring occasionally, until all the water has evaporated and the vegetables are tender.

14. 14.Check Vegetables

    Check if the potatoes and other vegetables are soft and cooked through. If not, cook for a few more minutes.

15. 15.Add Final Ingredients

    Add the fried boris, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of chopped coriander leaves to the cooked vegetables.

16. 16.Mix Well

    Mix everything thoroughly, ensuring the boris, sugar, and coriander are evenly distributed.

17. 17.Final Simmer (Optional)

    You may cover the pan again for 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then uncover.

18. 18.Finish Cooking

    Stir for a final minute until the dish is nicely combined and slightly dry. The Palak Sabzi with Mixed Vegetables and Bori is now ready.

19. 19.Serve

    Transfer the hot Palak Sabzi to a serving plate. Serve it as a delicious side dish with rice, roti, or paratha.