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Chawli Chi Bhaji
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Chawli Chi Bhaji

🇮🇳 Indian

Maharashtrian black-eyed pea bhaji brightened with kokum. A one-pan weeknight sabzi that asks for little and gives a lot. Best mopped up with hot chapatis straight off the flame.

Prep 11 min Cook 32 min Serves 2 Easy

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion2, finely sliced
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Ginger2-inch piece
  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Black-Eyed Peas1 cup, soaked overnight
  • Kokum6-8 pieces

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Dice the black-eyed peas uniformly, toss with a pinch of salt and let it sit while the masala comes together.

  2. 2

    Soften the onions in oil over a medium flame with a little salt until translucent and sweet.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Add the black-eyed peas and the onion, toss to coat in the masala, cover and cook on low, stirring twice, until tender.

  5. 5

    Uncover, raise the heat for two minutes to dry off any liquid, then shower with cilantro and a squeeze of lemon.

Chef's tip

Cover and cook on low — high heat toughens vegetables before they soften.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Goan Style Chawli Ros Recipe | Protein Rich Goan Vegetarian Curry | Easy & Quick | Chef Varun · on YouTube