Spinach Curry (Mithila Style)
Spinach Curry (Mithila Style)
🥘 Ingredients
- 1 bunch Spinach
- 1 small Eggplant (cubed)
- 1 Radish (cubed)
- Panch Phoran
- Mustard Oil
👩🍳 Cooking Instructions
Heat oil, add Panch Phoran.
Add eggplant and radish, fry slightly.
Add chopped spinach and salt.
Cook until everything is mushy.
Drizzle raw mustard oil on top before serving.
💡 Cultural Significance
The addition of raw mustard oil (Kachchi Ghani) is the signature of Maithil cooking.
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