Surti Papdi Ki Sabzi

Ingredients

• 300 grams surti papdi, stringed and halved
• 3 tablespoon ghee            
• ¼ teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 teaspoons coriander powder
• 2 teaspoons chopped jaggery
• ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1½ teaspoons cumin seeds
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh green garlic bulbs
• 2 green chillies, chopped
• ½ cup chopped green garlic stalks
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
• Fresh coriander sprig for garnish
• Chapattis for serving

Method

1. Heat 1 tablespoon ghee in a pressure cooker, add carom seeds and sauté for 30 seconds.
2. Add surti papdi and mix well. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, salt and coriander powder and mix well.
3. Add 1½ cups water, jaggery and garam masala powder and mix well. Cover the cooker and cook under pressure on medium heat till 3 whistles are released.  
4. Open the lid once the pressure settles completely.
5. Heat remaining ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds and once they start to change colour, add fresh green garlic bulbs and green chillies, mix and sauté for 30 seconds.
6. Add green garlic stalks and coriander leaves and mix well. Add this tempering to cooked surti papdi and mix well.
7. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot with chapattis.