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Laal Shag Bhaja | Stir-fried Red Amaranth Leaves

Lal Shak Bhaja is a tasty Saag dish that is simple to make. It is a stir-fry that is cooked with Red Amaranth (also known as Laal Saag), Peanuts, and Posto dana.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Bengali
Keyword bengali vegan recipe, Debjanir Rannaghar, Lal Shag Bhaja recipe, Red Amaranthus recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 medium size Bowl
Calories 134kcal
Cost Rs 50

Ingredients

  • 350 g Lal/ Shak/ Laal Shag/ Red Amaranth Leaves / Red Spinach 1 Bunch
  • ½ tablespoon Posto dana /Poppyseed
  • 20 g Peanut handful
  • 2 Dry Red Chili
  • 3-4 Garlic Clove
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoon Mustard Oil

Instructions

  • Wash Laal Shag thoroughly under running water. 
  • Chop the leaves roughly.
  • Take Shag in a microvan safe bowl and cook it for 1 minute in High.  If not available with a Microwave oven, then just put Shag in a bowl of boiled water for 5 minutes and drain the water completely after that and use it. This is completely optional if you are sure the Saag is good to use. 
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  • Take Oil in a deep bottom pan and heat properly.
  • Fry Whole Peanuts for 2 minutes in medium flame and strain from the oil.
  • Temper remaining Oil with dried Red Chili and Poppy Seed and cook on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
  • Add freshly crushed Garlic and give the tempering a thorough mix.
  • Now add chopped Red Amaranth to the tempering.
  • At this point add salt and fried Peanuts too.
  • Give the Shag a proper mix using a spatula.
  • You will see water coming from the Shag after 1-2 minutes.
  • Now cover the pan with a lid and cook on low flame for 3-4 minutes.
  • Cook till the water evaporated completely.
  • Open the lid and stir continuously for 2 more minutes or till the Shag dried completely.
  • Take stir-fried Laal Shag Bhaja out in a bowl and serve hot with steamed rice.
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Notes

  • I prefer to wash Laal Saag 3-4 times before cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 50g | Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.1g | Protein: 3.9g | Fat: 11.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 674mg | Fiber: 2.4g | Sugar: 1.7g
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