Sai Bhaji – Sindhi Sai Bhaji Recipe
1 Bunch Spinach or Palak
1/2 Bunch Dill
1 Onion (diced)
2 Tomatoes (chopped)
1-2 tsp. Tamarind Juice
1/2 Cup Chana Daal (Soak for 15 mins)
1/2 tsp. Ginger (grounded)
5-6 Garlic Cloves (finely chopped)
1-2 Green Chilies (finely chopped)
1 tsp. Cumin Seeds
1 tsp. Coriander Powder
1/2 tsp. Red Chilly Powder
1/2 tsp. Turmeric Powder
1 Cup Water
Salt to taste
Oil
Making Sai Bhaji:
- Cut the Spinach, Dill and clean it properly.
- Put oil in a pressure cooker and add onions. Sauté till it gets golden brown.
- Pour in soaked chana daal, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, green chilies and all crushed spices but not cumin seeds.
- Shallow fry for a few minutes till it becomes golden brown.
- Add in previously cut spinach and dill with tamarind juice. Mix well.
- After this, add water and pressure cook for about 2 to 3 whistles and then let it cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
- When there is no pressure mash the daal and spinach coarsely.
- Put some ghee in a pan for making the tadka (seasoning) and cumin seeds and 1 chopped garlic clove. Once it begins to splutter put it on the above mixture.
- Serve this delicious dish hot