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
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250 grams | Amaranth Leaf |
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2 tablespoons | Oil |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 | Onion , finely chopped |
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2 cloves | Garlic , minced |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 | Chili , green, chopped |
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to taste | Salt |
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1 tablespoon | Lemon juice |
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2 tablespoons | Coconut , fresh, 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.