Bhogi Chi Bhaji

Bhogi Chi Bhaji

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

Spinach 1 cup Spinach , chopped
Fenugreek Leaf 1 cup Fenugreek Leaf , chopped
Amaranth Leaf 1 cup Amaranth Leaf , chopped
Dill 1 cup Dill , chopped
Cilantro 1 cup Cilantro , chopped
Spring Onion 1 cup Spring Onion , chopped
Carrot 1 cup Carrot , chopped
Green Pea 1 cup Green Pea , chopped
Brinjal 1 cup Brinjal , chopped
Potato 1 cup Potato , chopped
Tomato 1 cup Tomato , chopped
peanut oil 2 tablespoons Peanut oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
asafoetida 1 pinch Asafoetida
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 2 tablespoons Red chili powder
godamasala 1 tablespoon Godamasala
salt Salt , to taste
jaggery 1 tablespoon Jaggery
water 1 cup Water

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat peanut oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  3. 3 Add cumin seeds and asafoetida, and sauté for a few seconds.
  4. 4 Add chopped carrots, potatoes, and brinjal, and sauté for 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
  6. 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and godamasala, and mix well.
  7. 7 Add all the chopped greens: spinach, fenugreek, amaranth, dill, coriander, and spring onions.
  8. 8 Add green peas and mix everything thoroughly.
  9. 9 Add salt to taste and jaggery, and mix well.
  10. 10 Pour in the water, cover the pan, and let it cook for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  11. 11 Stir occasionally and check for seasoning.
  12. 12 Serve hot with bhakri or chapati.

Tips

For a richer flavor, add a tablespoon of roasted peanut powder towards the end of cooking.