Name: Pui Shak Chorchori Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 bunch (approx. 500g) Pui Shak (Malabar Spinach); 2 medium (approx. 200g), chopped Potatoes; 1 medium (approx. 150g), chopped Brinjal (Eggplant); 2-3 pieces (approx. 100g), chopped Pointed Gourd (Patal); 1/2 cup (approx. 50g), chopped Jackfruit Seeds; 4-5, chopped (for paste) Green Chilies; 2, slit (for cooking) Green Chilies; 3-4 tbsp Mustard Oil; 1/4 cup (approx. 30g) Bori (Lentil Dumplings); 1 tsp Whole Cumin; 2 Dry Red Chilies; 2 Bay Leaves; 1 tsp (or to taste) Salt; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder; 1 tbsp Ginger and Green Chili Paste; 1 tsp Sugar

Ready in

35 mins

Cuisine

Indian · Bengali

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~250 kcal

Recipe Summary

This recipe demonstrates how to prepare Pui Shak Chorchori, a traditional Bengali mixed vegetable stir-fry featuring Malabar spinach. It's a flavorful and wholesome dish made with a variety of vegetables, spices, and lentil dumplings, perfect for a nutritious meal.

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All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Pui Shak (Malabar Spinach) 1 bunch (approx. 500g)
Potatoes 2 medium (approx. 200g), chopped
Brinjal (Eggplant) 1 medium (approx. 150g), chopped
Pointed Gourd (Patal) 2-3 pieces (approx. 100g), chopped
Jackfruit Seeds 1/2 cup (approx. 50g), chopped
Green Chilies 4-5, chopped (for paste)
Green Chilies 2, slit (for cooking)
Mustard Oil 3-4 tbsp
Bori (Lentil Dumplings) 1/4 cup (approx. 30g)
Whole Cumin 1 tsp
Dry Red Chilies 2
Bay Leaves 2
Salt 1 tsp (or to taste)
Turmeric Powder 1 tsp
Cumin Powder 1 tsp
Red Chili Powder 1/2 tsp
Ginger and Green Chili Paste 1 tbsp
Sugar 1 tsp

Tools You'll Need

Pan
Spatula

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Ingredients

Wash and chop the Malabar spinach. Chop potatoes, brinjal, pointed gourd, and jackfruit seeds into desired sizes. Prepare green chilies for paste and slitting.

Step 2: Fry Bori

Heat mustard oil in a pan. Add the bori (lentil dumplings) and fry until they turn golden brown, which takes about to . Remove the fried bori and set aside.

Step 3: Temper Spices and Add Vegetables

In the same oil, add whole cumin, dry red chilies, and bay leaves. Fry for about until fragrant. Then, add the chopped potatoes, brinjal, pointed gourd, and jackfruit seeds. Stir-fry for .

Step 4: Add Powdered Spices and Paste

Add salt, turmeric powder, cumin powder, and red chili powder to the vegetables. Mix well to coat the vegetables evenly. Then, add the ginger and green chili paste and mix thoroughly.

Step 5: Add Malabar Spinach and Cook

Add the chopped Malabar spinach and the two slit green chilies to the pan. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for on medium heat, allowing the spinach to wilt and release its moisture.

Step 6: Finish Cooking

Uncover the pan. Stir the vegetables, mashing some of them with the back of your spatula to create a slightly thicker, more integrated consistency. Add the previously fried bori and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Mix well and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the dish is well combined and the vegetables are tender and slightly mashed. Turn off the gas.

Step 7: Serve

Transfer the Pui Shak Chorchori to a serving dish and serve hot with rice.

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