Halwai June 13, 2023

Ingredients:

• 400 ml – red or green gravy
• 10-12 – large Spinach leaves.
• 1 cup – boiled vermicelli or Rice noodles
• 1 stalk – Curry leaves
• 1 tbsp – coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1 – small green capsicum, finely chopped
• 1 sprig – spring onion, finely chopped
• 2 – green chillies, finely chopped
• 1 tsp – skinned black gram dal
• 1/2 tsp – Mustard Seeds
• 1/2 tsp – Cumin seeds
• 3-4 tbsp – grated cheese
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp – oil

Method:

  1. Blanch spinach leaves for 30 seconds in boiling hot water.
  2. Dab gently with kitchen towel, keep aside.
  3. Heat oil in a heavy pan, add seeds, dal, curry leaves and stir.
  4. Add chillies, capsicum, and saute for 3-4 mins.
  5. Add spring onions, vermicelli and mix well.
  6. Add salt, mix and set aside.
  7. Place a tbsp of noodle mixture in centre of each leaf.
  8. Wrap securely from all sides.
  9. Place all wraps in a casserole, pour prepared red/green gravy over them.
  10. Bake in hot preheated oven at 200 degrees Centigrade for 7-8 mins or till cheese melts.
  11. Garnish with chopped coriander.

Recipe courtesy of Saroj Kering