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
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 250 grams | fresh singhara (water chestnuts) |
| 1 tablespoon | mustard oil |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | coriander powder |
| 1 teaspoon | garam masala |
| 2 medium | tomatoes, finely chopped |
| 1 medium | potato, diced |
| 1 | green chili, chopped |
| 1 tablespoon | ginger-garlic paste |
| 1 cup | water |
| — | salt to taste |
| 2 tablespoons | fresh coriander leaves, chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Peel and dice the singhara into bite-sized pieces.
- 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it begins to smoke lightly.
- 3 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
- 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
- 6 Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 7 Add diced potatoes and singhara to the pan, stirring well to coat with the spices.
- 8 Pour in water, cover the pan, and let it simmer on low heat until potatoes and singhara are cooked through.
- 9 Sprinkle garam masala and chopped green chili, stirring to combine.
- 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.