Arbi Palak Masala | Colocasia and Spinach Curry

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Arbi or Taro Root and Palak combined together make for a yummilicious and highly nutritious vegetable curry that goes awesomely well with hot phulkas, chapatis, paranthas and rice. One of my most favorite curries, it comes together just under 30 minutes and makes for a perfect dish to be carried in school and office lunch boxes. Being excessively rich in fiber content, this arbi palak masala is great for those suffering from gut problems and dealing with diabetes. Additionally, palak or spinach in this recipe makes it a great contender for anemics and to-be mothers too.

Health benefits apart, if you are looking to add some variety on your dinner table, it makes for a perfect recipe to be served and rest assured, it will be a hit with your family in no time. Don't agree? do give it a try and then thank me later ....😊   

Arbi Palak Masala | Colocasia and Spinach Curry


Ingredients

  1. Arbi/Colocasia - 200 grams
  2. Palak/Spinach (washed and shredded) - 1 cup
  3. Tomato puree - 1/2 cup
  4. Whisked curd/yogurt - 1/4 cup
  5. Green chilies (finely chopped) - 1 tsp
  6. Salt - as per taste
  7. Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
  8. Ajwain - 1/4 tsp
  9. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
  10. Red chili powder - 1 tsp
  11. Coriander powder - 1 tsp
  12. Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
  13. Crushed dried kasoori methi - 1 tsp
  14. Oil - 1 tbsp


Arbi Palak Masala | Colocasia and Spinach Curry


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Arbi Palak Masala | Colocasia and Spinach Curry


Method

  1. Scrub the arbi nicely and then clean using a damp cloth. Do not wash the arbi as it quite slimy and washing it with water would make it stickier. Cut arbi into thick slices.
  2. In a pan, heat the oil. Once it is hot, add ajwain and cumin seeds.
  3. As the ajwain and cumin seeds crackle, add red chili  powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder. Give a nice stir for a second or two and then add arbi slices along with chopped green chilies.
  4. Stir the arbi on medium-high flame until it attains a light golden color.
  5. Next, add the shredded spinach and saute till it is nicely wilted.
  6. Now, mix the tomato puree and curd. Add this tomato-curd mixture to arbi. Season with salt. Stir nicely. Simmer and cover the lid. Let it cook for 7 to 10 minutes until you see oil separating. 
  7. Switch off the flame and season with garam masala and crushed dried kasoori methi.
  8. Serve hot with chapati, parantha or rice.

Tip: For those who like thin gravy, can add some water to the recipe after step 6 and let it cook for another 5 to 7 minutes.
Arbi Palak Masala | Colocasia and Spinach Curry


Arbi Palak Masala | Colocasia and Spinach Curry

Comments

  1. My Culinary JourneyOctober 3, 2019 at 7:01 AM

    Anshu your recipes are awesome I totally love them. Arbi palak masala sabzi sounds a cool combination.
    Addition of curd makes the curry so flavourful.
    Wonderful share.
    Lata

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    1. AnshuOctober 3, 2019 at 8:15 AM

      Thank you so much, Lata for your kind words.

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  2. VCOctober 3, 2019 at 12:45 PM

    This dish looks so amazing. I love arbi and I love spinach so no doubt I would love this dish. Loved your photos too.

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  3. Rafeeda AROctober 5, 2019 at 11:23 PM

    This combination is very interesting. We always make palak only in dal, so combining it with a starchy vegetable is something that I am sure my family will enjoy... Thank you for sharing...

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  4. Motions and EmotionsOctober 7, 2019 at 9:10 AM

    Normally I cook Bengali style arbi masala but love this twist of Palak... beautiful presentation... will bookmark this recipe

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  5. Mayuri PatelOctober 8, 2019 at 10:53 AM

    A mouth watering arbi palak masala. Looks super delicious. I had no idea that washing arbi makes it so sticky. Will remember your tip of wiping them with a damp cloth. Its also a great way to include spinach in one's diet.

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  6. cookingwithsapanaOctober 8, 2019 at 1:59 PM

    I often make arbi gravy but never added palak in it, that is such a healthy and innovative idea. I will definitely try adding it next time when I make it.

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  7. PadmaOctober 9, 2019 at 11:29 AM

    Arbi is one of my favourite...I make quite a few variations but haven't tried it with palak though!! Looks interesting and your clicks are making me drool.

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  8. HayleyOctober 10, 2019 at 12:35 AM

    Arbi with palak, that is an interesting combination. With all the spices and addition of yogurt this curry looks inviting, Just need hot parathas!

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  9. SasmitaOctober 10, 2019 at 4:41 AM

    Arbi palak masala sabzi !!!! intersting one dear :)
    the addition of curd must be giving a creaminess to the gravy... Awesome share..........

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  10. NarmadhaOctober 10, 2019 at 6:36 AM

    Arbi palak masala looks so inviting and mouthwatering. Would love to eat it with roti/chapati.

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