Saru Bhaji

Saru Bhaji

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

Spinach 2 bunches Spinach
Mustard Green 1 cup Mustard Green
Fenugreek Leaf 1 cup Fenugreek Leaf , fresh
mustard oil 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
Panch Phoron 1 teaspoon Panch Phoron
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
Ginger 1 inch Ginger , grated
slit 2 green chilies Slit
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
salt 1 teaspoon Salt
water 1 cup Water

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the spinach, mustard greens, and fenugreek leaves thoroughly under running water.
  2. 2 Chop the greens coarsely and set aside.
  3. 3 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
  4. 4 Add panch phoron and let it splutter.
  5. 5 Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chilies. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
  6. 6 Add the chopped greens to the pan and stir well.
  7. 7 Sprinkle turmeric powder and salt over the greens and mix to combine.
  8. 8 Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
  9. 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. 10 Remove the lid and cook for another 5 minutes to let any excess water evaporate.
  11. 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.