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Sindhi Sai Bhaji
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Sindhi Sai Bhaji

🇮🇳 Indian

Spinach, dill and dal stewed together, Sindhi nutrition wisdom. Slow-built masala, soft centres and a gravy that clings to the spoon. Best with buttered rotis and a cold kachumber salad.

Prep 18 min Cook 30 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Spinach300 g, chopped
  • Onion2, finely chopped
  • Tomato3, chopped
  • Green Chili2, slit
  • Coriander Powder2 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil3 tbsp
  • Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Fresh Dill1 cup, chopped

Optional extras

  • Kasuri Methi1 tsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soften the onions over medium heat till they slump and turn bronze at the edges.

  2. 2

    Add ginger garlic paste and green chili; stir till the raw smell disappears.

  3. 3

    Tip in the tomato and the ground spices; bhunao until thick, glossy and the oil separates.

  4. 4

    Turn the spinach through the masala with the yellow lentils (toor dal), add warm water and bring to a gentle simmer.

  5. 5

    Finish with garam masala, a crush of kasuri methi and fresh cilantro; rest five minutes off the heat.

Chef's tip

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

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Watch how it's made

Video: सिंधी साई भाजी और बुग्गल राइस की ऐसी रेसिपी, पालक न खाने वाले भी रोज बनाकर खाएंगे | Sindhi Sai Bhaji · on YouTube