Sindhi Sai Bhaji

Healthy and nutritious, it is normally eaten with Sindhi Koki or Chapati

• Soaking time: 3 hours
• Preparation time: 20 minutes
• Cooking time: 25 minutes
• Serves: 3 to 4 persons

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup soaked chana dal
• 4 cups chopped spinach
• ½ cup khatta bhaji (Indian sorrel leaves)
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup chopped tomato
• 1 cup chopped brinjal
• 2 tbsp oil
• ¼ tsp asafoetida
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 2 cloves grated garlic
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp chilli powder
• 1 tbsp dhania powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste

METHOD

1. In a non-stick vessel heat the oil, add the asafoetida, garlic, tomatoes, onions and sauté for ½ minute.
2. Add the jeera, dhania powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and sauté for ½ minute.
3. Add the dal and brinjals, sauté for 1 minute.
4. Add the spinach, sorrel leaves, chilli powder, salt to taste and sauté for 2 minutes.
5. Add 2 cups of water, cover with a lid and let it cook for 20 minutes.
6.  Allow it to cool for some time and mix with a hand blender.

To serve

1. Serve hot with Koki’s or Chapati