Chiwali Chi Bhaji is a simple traditional Mahrashtrian dish,
with just few ingredients as well as quick and delicious in taste. It tastes
best when served with hot chapatti/ jowar bhakri. Chiwali chi Bhaji is a healthy, leafy vegetable found in the
Vidarbha region. This delicacy is savoured in eastern Maharashtra region. Maharashtrians
use lots of leafy vegetables in their day-to-day cooking. It was mandatory to
eat leafy greens every day when we were kids. Now I am glad that I got to taste
so much variety.
Leafy vegetables are good source of water and it helps to
keep the body hydrated. We can get good eyesight in presence of vitamin A in
green leafy vegetables. In India, a wide range of greens are consumed. The most
popular ones being Spinach, Amaranth, Fenugreek, Drumstick leaves, Mint, etc.
Green leafy vegetables are vital for growth and good health, as they contain
all important nutrients.
INGREDIENTS:
250 gms Chiwali chi Bhaji
½ Cup Besan/ Chana
Dal Flour
2 chopped Onions
8-10 Garlic Cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
2-3 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder [adjust according to your
taste]
½ teaspoon Asafoetida
Salt as per taste
1 tablespoon Oil
2-3 tablespoon Water
METHOD:
STEP 1 – Clean the bhaji carefully and remove the soil, roots
or anything there.
STEP 2 – Wash it under running water for 3-4 times.
STEP 3 – Put it on colander and drain all the water from it and then chop it finely and keep aside.
STEP 4 – Heat oil in a pan, crackle cumin and mustard seeds
and add asafoetida in it.
STEP 5 – Then add chopped onion and chopped garlic and sauté
well. Cook until raw smell disappears.
STEP 6 – Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt and
mix the spices very well ensuring that they do not get burnt.
STEP 7 – Then add chopped chiwali chi bhaji and give a nice
mix.
STEP 8 – Cover it with a lid and cook for 4-5 minutes on low
flame.
STEP 9 – Remove the lid and again stir it well and if still
there is moisture cook for another 1-2 minute with a lid.
STEP – Chiwali chi bhaji is ready to serve.
Serve it with your meal as a side dish and enjoy with
chapatti or hot bhakri.
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