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
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Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 50 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Spinach , chopped |
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1 cup | Fenugreek Leaf , chopped |
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1 cup | Amaranth Leaf , chopped |
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1 cup | Dill , chopped |
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1 cup | Cilantro , chopped |
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1 cup | Spring Onion , chopped |
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1 cup | Carrot , chopped |
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1 cup | Green Pea , chopped |
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1 cup | Brinjal , chopped |
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1 cup | Potato , chopped |
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1 cup | Tomato , chopped |
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2 tablespoons | Peanut oil |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 pinch | Asafoetida |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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2 tablespoons | Red chili powder |
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1 tablespoon | Godamasala |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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1 tablespoon | Jaggery |
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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.