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Kulfa (Purslane) Curry

Kulfa (Purslane) Curry

My mom's recipe of this popular 'Hyderabadi' dish!
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Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Hyderabadi, Indian
Keyword: dairy-free, Gluten-free, healthy, hyderabadi, indian, keto, seasonal, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 61kcal
Author: Aakruti Mahendra

Ingredients

  • 1-2 bunch Kulfa (Purslane) 1 big bunch or 2 medium bunches
  • 3 oz Tomato paste or 4 medium sized tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 5-6 leaves curry leaves
  • 2 whole Dried red chilli
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp Red chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric
  • 2 tsp cooking oil
  • 1/4 tsp Fenugreek seeds
  • 1-2 whole Green chili cut into 1/2 inch
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Pick Kulfa leaves from stalks and chop. Wash them throughly (at least twice) before use.
  • Heat oil in a medium sized non stick pan/ pot and add curry leaves, dried red chili, mustard seeds, cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds. Cook for 1/2 minute.
  • Now add chopped onions and cook until it turns translucent/ pink. Add ginger garlic paste and cook for another 30 seconds.
  • Next add tomato paste/ puree and a little water. Bring it to a boil. If working with fresh tomatoes, cook until oil separates it's sides.
  • Now add Kulfa and mix. Cook until the density of the leaves reduces and oil separates.
  • Add green chili and salt and cook for 7-8 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Enjoy with hot rotis, parathas or steaming plain rice.

Notes

The nutritional value is for 1 serving. Please keep in mind that the nutrition value is a rough estimate and can vary based on the product used.

Nutrition

Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1042IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg
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