Kaapa is a traditional Pahari curry recipe which is prepared deliciously with the goodness of spinach. Kaapa is extremely tasty and has an amazing aroma which can make your mouth-water. This easy-to-make recipe is equally healthy and is divine for health freaks. This tasty recipe is mostly prepared and savoured in winter season, when spinach is available in abundance. Prepare this delectable Kaapa recipe for your near and dear ones on special occasions like kitty party, buffet and treat them with great and aromatic flavours. Try this healthy Spinach curry and savour with chappati or parantha.
Ingredients of Kaapa
400 gm spinach
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon kasoori methi powder
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoon whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon powdered turmeric
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt as required
How to make Kaapa
Step 1
Start by washing spinach in running water and then chop them finely on a chopping board. Transfer chopped spinach in a bowl and keep aside.
Step 2
Take a deep pan, add 1 tbsp. vegetable oil and heat it over medium flame. When oil bubbles rise, add cumin and when they splutter, add turmeric powder. Cook for few seconds.
Step 3
Now, add spinach and milk together. Cover the pan with a lid and cook over medium flame until spinach is tender and cooked. Use the back of a spatula to mash spinach. Mash till you get a semi-pureed mixture.
Step 4
Now, add whole wheat flour and mix the ingredients well. Ensure that there are no lumps formed. Sprinkle salt and cook over medium flame.
Step 5
Cook till bubbles starts to rise and kappa thickens. Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a small pan, add kasoori methi and add it immediately to kappa. Stir well and serve hot.