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
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2 bunches | Spinach |
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1 cup | Mustard Green |
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1 cup | Fenugreek Leaf , fresh |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard oil |
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1 teaspoon | Panch Phoron |
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2 cloves | Garlic , minced |
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1 inch | Ginger , grated |
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2 green chilies | Slit |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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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.