Surangya Bhaji

Surangya Bhaji

Surangya Bhaji

Veg Vegan

Surangya Bhaji is a nutritious dish made from a local green leafy vegetable, seasoned with spices, popular in rural Chhattisgarh.

Cuisines

Chhattisgarhi

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Total: 35 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

250 grams Surangya leaves (Amaranth leaves)
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 green chili, chopped
to taste salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh coconut, grated

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the Surangya leaves thoroughly and chop them finely.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds; let them splutter.
  4. 4 Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
  5. 5 Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
  6. 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and chopped green chili; mix well.
  7. 7 Add the chopped Surangya leaves and salt to taste.
  8. 8 Cook covered on low heat for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. 9 Once the leaves are cooked, add lemon juice and mix well.
  10. 10 Garnish with grated coconut before serving.

Tips

For enhanced flavor, you can add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) along with the spices.