Saru Bhaji
Veg
Vegan
A traditional stir-fry made with colocasia leaves and stems, seasoned with mustard and spices, offering a unique earthy flavor.
Cuisines
Jharkhand
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 2 bunches | spinach leaves |
| 1 cup | mustard greens |
| 1 cup | fenugreek leaves |
| 2 tablespoons | mustard oil |
| 1 teaspoon | panch phoron |
| 2 cloves | garlic, minced |
| 1 inch | ginger, grated |
| 2 green chilies | slit |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | salt |
| 1 cup | water |
Instructions
- 1 Wash the spinach, mustard greens, and fenugreek leaves thoroughly under running water.
- 2 Chop the greens coarsely and set aside.
- 3 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 4 Add panch phoron and let it splutter.
- 5 Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chilies. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- 6 Add the chopped greens to the pan and stir well.
- 7 Sprinkle turmeric powder and salt over the greens and mix to combine.
- 8 Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 9 Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the greens are tender and cooked through.
- 10 Remove the lid and cook for another 5 minutes to let any excess water evaporate.
- 11 Turn off the heat and serve hot with steamed rice.
Tips
For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of ghee just before serving.