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