Authentic Uttrakhandi Kafuli with Warm Mandua Roti
Experience the earthy flavors of the Himalayas with this traditional spinach and fenugreek greens curry, simmered to perfection. Served alongside rustic finger millet flatbreads, it makes for a deeply nourishing and wholesome mountain meal.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Uttarakhandi
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Blanch the chopped spinach and fenugreek leaves in boiling water for 3 minutes, then plunge them into ice-cold water to retain their vibrant green color.
2
Drain the blanched greens and blend them into a coarse puree using a minimal amount of water.
3
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed iron kadhai until it smokes slightly, then reduce the heat and let it cool a bit.
4
Add cumin seeds and asafoetida to the hot oil, allowing them to splutter.
5
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and slit green chillies, sautéing until the raw aroma disappears.
6
Whisk the rice flour with a quarter cup of water to make a smooth slurry, and set aside.
7
Pour the green puree into the kadhai, add turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt, and bring to a gentle simmer.
8
Slowly pour in the rice flour slurry while continuously stirring to prevent any lumps from forming, which helps thicken the curry.
9
Simmer the kafuli on low heat for about 15 to 20 minutes so the flavors meld deeply.
10
Meanwhile, combine the mandua flour with warm water and knead into a smooth, pliable dough.
11
Divide the dough into equal portions, roll them out into thick flatbreads, and cook them on a hot griddle until well-cooked with brown spots.
12
Serve the hot kafuli piping hot accompanied by the freshly made mandua rotis and a dollop of ghee.
Ingredients
500g spinach leaves, washed and chopped
250g fenugreek (methi) leaves, washed and chopped
2 tbsp rice flour
2 tbsp mustard oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
2 green chillies, slit
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
2 cups warm water
2 cups finger millet (mandua) flour
Warm water for kneading
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.