Singhara ki Sabzi

Singhara ki Sabzi

Singhara ki Sabzi

Veg Vegan

A delicious curry made with water chestnuts, typically prepared during the fasting season in Mithila.

Cuisines

Maithili

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Total: 45 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Water Chestnut 250 grams Water Chestnut , fresh
mustard oil 1 tablespoon Mustard oil
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
garam masala 1 teaspoon Garam masala
Tomato 2 medium Tomato , finely chopped
Potato 1 medium Potato , diced
Chili 1 Chili , green, chopped
ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
water 1 cup Water
salt Salt , to taste
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel and dice the singhara into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it begins to smoke lightly.
  3. 3 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  4. 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
  5. 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
  6. 6 Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  7. 7 Add diced potatoes and singhara to the pan, stirring well to coat with the spices.
  8. 8 Pour in water, cover the pan, and let it simmer on low heat until potatoes and singhara are cooked through.
  9. 9 Sprinkle garam masala and chopped green chili, stirring to combine.
  10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

Ensure the mustard oil is properly heated to remove its raw taste, and adjust the spice levels according to your preference.