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Sai Bhaji

Your dose of iron, protein and other nutrients – all in one dish. This healthy, tasty and soothing sabzi of leafy veggies with some others and dal is a popular Sindhi recipe.

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Main course Spinach leaves, Sorrel leaves, Cumin seeds, Onions, Ginger, Green chillies, Long brinjals, Potato, Split Bengal gram, Tomatoes, Turmeric powder, Red chilli powder
Cuisine Sindhi
Course Main course vegetarian
Prep time 30-35 minutes
Cook time 15-20 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Spicy
Level of cooking Easy
Others Vegetarian

Ingredients  

  • 400 grams spinach leaves, finely shredded
  • ½ medium bunch sorrel leaves, finely shredded
  • 15-20 sorrel leaves
  • 2 tablespoons oil 
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped   
  • 1 inch ginger, finely chopped
  • 3-4 green chillies, finely chopped
  • 2 small long brinjals, cut into 1 inch cubes   
  • 1 small potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes   
  • 4 tablespoons split Bengal gram, soaked for ½ hour and drained
  • 2 large tomatoes, finely chopped   
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • Salt to taste 
  • Ginger strips for garnish

Method

  1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add cumin seeds. When they begin to change colour, add onions, mix and sauté till golden brown. 
  2. Add ginger and green chillies, mix and sauté for a few seconds.
  3. Add spinach, shredded sorrel leaves, whole sorrel leaves, brinjal, potato, drained Bengal gram, tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt and mix well. Add 1½ cups water and mix well.
  4. Cover and cook till one whistle is released. Reduce the heat and cook for 8-10 minutes more. Switch the heat off and open the lid when the pressure has reduced completely.
  5. Remove potato cubes with a slotted spoon and blend the remaining mixture with a hand blender till smooth. Add potato cubes and mix well.
  6. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with ginger strips and serve hot. 
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