Sai Bhaji

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.

Ingredients :

• 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 

How to Make :

• Chop Spinach,Dill and wash properly.
• Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add onions.Fry till golden brown.
• Add soaked chana daal,tomatoes,ginger,garlic,green chilies and all powdered spices except cumin seeds.
• Saute for a few minutes till golden brown.
• Add chopped spinach and dill and tamarind juice.Mix well.
• Now add water and pressure cook for 2-3 whistles and thenlet it simmer for 5 minutes.
• When pressure is finished mash the daal and spinachroughly.
• Heat ghee in a pan for tadka and cumin seeds and 1 chopped garlic clove.Once it starts to splutter pour it on the bhaji.
• Serve hot