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Badi ki Sabzi

🇮🇳 Indian

Sun-dried urad badis fried golden and simmered with potato, UP winter favourite. A one-pan weeknight sabzi that asks for little and gives a lot. Pile beside phulka and a bowl of cooled yogurt.

Prep 15 min Cook 19 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Ginger2-inch piece
  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Ghee3 tbsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Urad Dal2 cups, chopped
  • Potato3 medium, cubed
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Dice the urad dal uniformly, toss with a pinch of salt and let it sit while the masala comes together.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a wide kadhai and crackle cumin seeds; fry the onions till lightly golden.

  3. 3

    Tip in the ginger garlic paste and green chilies, then the spices — fry until the oil separates at the edges.

  4. 4

    Turn the urad dal through the masala with the potato, clamp on a lid and let the steam work — check after 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Finish with garam masala, cilantro and a knob of butter for gloss.

Chef's tip

A final squeeze of lemon or lime right before serving wakes up every other flavour.

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