7 Ways To Use Bok Choy In Indian Homemade Recipes

By Ujjainee Roy

January 4, 2024

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If you want to add more bok choy to your diet, why not add them to your homemade desi meals? The Chinese cabbage can work wonders when used in certain dal recipes and in curries and fritters. here are some ideas

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Bok Choy & Mushroom Dry Curry

Sauté bok choy with mushrooms in a wok or skillet with Indian spices such as cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Add garlic, ginger, and a splash of soy sauce for an Indo-Chinese fusion flavor. Serve with plain rice or jeera pulao

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Bok Choy Paratha

Add finely chopped bok choy to whole wheat dough and add spices, and water to create a flavorful and nutritious dough. Roll out the parathas and cook them with ghee or oil.  These can be enjoyed with yogurt or pickles

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Bok Choy Moong Dal

Enhance the nutritional value of your dal by adding chopped bok choy. Whether it's a simple yellow moong dal or a more flavorful lentil curry, the addition of bok choy brings a unique texture and freshness to the dish.

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Bok Choy & Tofu Curry

Create a hearty and nutritious curry by combining bok choy and tofu. Sauté the bok choy and tofu with onions, tomatoes, and Indian spices. Coconut milk or tomato puree can be added for a creamy consistency

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Bok Choy Pakodas

Prepare crispy pakoras by incorporating finely chopped bok choy into the gram flour batter. Deep-fry until golden brown and serve these bok choy pakoras with mint chutney or tamarind sauce as a delicious appetizer or snack.

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Bok Choy Paneer Burji

Sauté finely chopped bok choy with crumbled paneer, onions, tomatoes, and spices like cumin, coriander, and red chili powder. This protein-packed dish can be enjoyed with roti or used as a stuffing for parathas.

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Bok Choy Gobi Masala

Both bok choy and cauliflower are vibrant veggies with a naturally mild flavour, so they would work well together in a spicy masala mash

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