Kolmi Shak Bhaja Bengali style is a simple and delicious leafy greens recipe. Stir-fried water spinach is a popular vegetable side dish in Asian cuisine.
Kalmi Shak (Ipomoea aquatic) also called water spinach, Chinese Watercress, swamp cabbage, Kangkung or Ong Choy is widely used in Southeast Asian cuisines.
Kalmi shak is a powerhouse of nutrients – it’s rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, iron and dietary fibre. Water spinach helps reduce cholesterol levels, treats jaundice, anaemia, diabetes and indigestion, protects against heart problems and prevents cancer.
Kolmi Shak sautéed with dry red chillies, freshly chopped garlic and sliced onions is super delicious. This simple stir fry greens recipe goes well with plain rice.
Kolmi Shak Bhaja is a healthy and delicious Bengali stir fry recipe. Water spinach is a common ingredient in Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese cuisines and is used in stir-fries, soups and curries.
The leaves and tender shoots of Kolmi Shak are usually stir-fried with garlic, red chillies and onions. Yum! I just love sautéed greens!
If you are looking for more green leafy recipes, then do try out Green Sorrel dal.
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Pity, we don't get these in Bangalore. :(
I think water spinach is called N?ru p?laka or Anne Soppu in Kannada - check out the local markets, you may be lucky. :)