Bhogi Chi Bhaji
Veg
Vegan
A mixed vegetable curry prepared during the Bhogi festival, using seasonal vegetables, showcasing the variety and richness of the harvest.
Cuisines
Vidarbha
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 50 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 cup | chopped spinach |
| 1 cup | chopped fenugreek leaves |
| 1 cup | chopped amaranth leaves |
| 1 cup | chopped dill leaves |
| 1 cup | chopped coriander leaves |
| 1 cup | chopped spring onions |
| 1 cup | chopped carrots |
| 1 cup | chopped green peas |
| 1 cup | chopped brinjal |
| 1 cup | chopped potatoes |
| 1 cup | chopped tomatoes |
| 2 tablespoons | peanut oil |
| 1 teaspoon | mustard seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 1 pinch | asafoetida |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 2 tablespoons | red chili powder |
| 1 tablespoon | godamasala |
| — | salt to taste |
| 1 tablespoon | jaggery |
| 1 cup | water |
Instructions
- 1 Heat peanut oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- 2 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- 3 Add cumin seeds and asafoetida, and sauté for a few seconds.
- 4 Add chopped carrots, potatoes, and brinjal, and sauté for 5 minutes.
- 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
- 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and godamasala, and mix well.
- 7 Add all the chopped greens: spinach, fenugreek, amaranth, dill, coriander, and spring onions.
- 8 Add green peas and mix everything thoroughly.
- 9 Add salt to taste and jaggery, and mix well.
- 10 Pour in the water, cover the pan, and let it cook for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- 11 Stir occasionally and check for seasoning.
- 12 Serve hot with bhakri or chapati.
Tips
For a richer flavor, add a tablespoon of roasted peanut powder towards the end of cooking.