Alu Chi Bhaji
Veg
Vegan
A traditional dish made with colocasia leaves, cooked in a spicy and tangy coconut-based masala, often served as a main course.
Cuisines
Saraswat
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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2 cups | Colocasium Leaf |
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1 cup | Gram Flour |
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1 tablespoon | Tamarind , pulp |
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1 teaspoon | Jaggery |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 tablespoon | Coconut oil |
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1 pinch | Asafoetida |
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1 | Salt , to taste |
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1 cup | Water |
Instructions
- 1 Wash the colocasia leaves thoroughly and chop them finely.
- 2 In a bowl, mix gram flour, tamarind pulp, jaggery, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt with water to form a smooth batter.
- 3 Add the chopped colocasia leaves to the batter and mix well.
- 4 Heat coconut oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
- 5 Once the seeds splutter, add a pinch of asafoetida.
- 6 Pour the colocasia batter into the pan and stir continuously to avoid lumps.
- 7 Cook on a low flame until the mixture thickens and the raw smell of gram flour disappears.
- 8 Adjust the consistency by adding water if needed and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
- 9 Serve hot with rice or chapati.
Tips
Ensure the colocasia leaves are fresh and tender to avoid itchiness.