Tuesday, August 19, 2014

AESEE SAI BHAJI / NIJJI PALAK



This is another palak preparation in Sindhi Cuisine. Some call it Nijji Palak. Unlike sai bhaji in this we do not add any dal or vegetables. It is made plain with little onion and garlic tadka.

Ingredients:
Spinach / palak ... 1 bunch
Onion ... 1 small (chopped finely)
Green chillies .. 2-3
Ginger ... 1 tsp (grated)
Garlic... 1 tbsp ( chopped or crushed coarsely for tadka / tempering )
Turmeric powder ... 1/4 tsp
Coriander powder ... 1/2 tsp
Salt ........ to taste
Cumin seeds ... 1 tsp
Oil or desi ghee .. 2-3 tbsps



Method:
1. Clean the palak leaves well and cut them
2. In a pan heat oil or ghee and tip in the cumin seeds.
3. When they crackle, add the ginger and green chillies.
4. Now add the onion and saute for a minute.
5. Add the spinach and coriander, turmeric powders. Add salt carefully as this sabzi reduces a lot in quantity.
6. Simmer it to cook. No need to add any water as the spinach leaves water and it will be enough to cook.
7. Once the sabzi is cooked and the water is dried up heat a little ghee in a small pan and saute the crushed garlic and make it golden brown.
8. Mix it to the prepared sabzi and mash a little with the spoon to mix well.
This is usually made in Satai / Satam with mitho lolo. It also goes well with jowar or bajre ki roti.

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23 comments:

  1. Healthy home style curry,looks great,please visit me too,I have enabled comments on my posts now :)

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    1. Thanks for liking Harini.. will surely drop by

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  2. i so wanted to try sai bhaji, one day for sure.

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    1. This is another version of sai bhaji. without dal and veggies

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  3. bhaaji looks really so easy to make and delicious :) and healthy too

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    1. Yes Monu.. this is a plain and simple version

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  4. I love anything with spinach in it.

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  5. I am planning to make jowar bhakari. Will try making this vegetable with it sounds delicious.

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    1. iIt will pair well with bhakri. Make and enjoy

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  6. I've not tried making a sabji using only palak, usually add dal or eggplant. This is an interesting recipe and the addition of sautéed garlic makes it sound so flavorful.

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    1. This is one of the traditional Sindhi preparation. I must try with eggplant next time

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  7. Such a simple and inviting subzi with palak! must make a comforting meal with rice/roti!

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  8. its always good to have a few simple side dish preparations. This delicious spinach dish is a great compliment to any meal.

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