Chech Bhaji

Chech Bhaji

Chech Bhaji

Veg Vegan

Chech Bhaji is a simple and nutritious stir-fry made with a variety of leafy greens, commonly consumed in Chhattisgarh.

Cuisines

Chhattisgarhi

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Total: 35 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Amaranth Leaf 2 cups Amaranth Leaf , fresh, chech
oil 1 tablespoon Oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
Chili 1 Chili , green, chopped
salt to taste Salt
lemon juice 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the amaranth leaves thoroughly under running water and chop them finely.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter.
  4. 4 Add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns golden brown.
  5. 5 Stir in the minced garlic and chopped green chili, and sauté for another minute.
  6. 6 Add turmeric powder and red chili powder, and mix well.
  7. 7 Add the chopped amaranth leaves to the pan and stir to combine.
  8. 8 Cover the pan and let the leaves cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. 9 Once the leaves are cooked, add salt to taste and mix well.
  10. 10 Turn off the heat and add lemon juice. Mix thoroughly before serving.

Tips

Serve with steamed rice or chapati for a complete meal.