Sindhi Saibhaji Recipe-Short Recipe

 

Sindhi Saibhaji Recipe-Short Recipe

 

Sindhi Saibhaji meaning

Sai bhaji is a Sindhi vegetarian curry, consisting of dal, palak and other vegetables. It forms a staple part of the local cuisine and is considered a rich source of nutrition due to its mix of various greens. It is a popular household dish in Pakistan, India, and among the Sindhi diaspora.

 

Ingredients:

1 each - carrot, capsicum, onion, small cabbage,potato, brinjal, tomato, ladyfinger (okra)

100 gms. french beans

1/2 bunch each spinach, coriander, khatta (3 leaved) greens.

1/2 bunch any other leafy greens.

1 cup green gram dal

1/2 cup horsegram dal (channa dal)

4-5 green chillies

2-3 clovettes garlic

1 tsp. red chilli powder

1 tsp. dhania (coriander seed) powder

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. turmeric

3 tbsp. oil

1/2 tbsp. ghee

2 pinches asafoetida

 

METHOD:

Clean and wash dals.

Clean, wash and chop spinach and vegetables except tomato.

Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add all the vegetables, spinach and dals.

Mix well, add enough water to cover the contents.

Add all masalas and mix.

Place whole tomato on top, cover and pressurecook for 3 whistles.

Cool the cooker, open and handblend the contents.

Heat 1/2 tbsp. ghee add a pinch of asafoetida add to the mashed vegetable.

Serve hot with paratha or steamed rice

Making time: 30 minutes (excluding cooling time)

Makes for: 6

Shelf life: Best fresh