Gajar Marcha Nu Sambhaariyu ( Gujarati Recipe)
by Tarla Dalal
A delectable accompaniment ready in minutes! carrots and capsicum, sautéed lightly with mustard seeds and tossed in a spicy masala—that’s it! remember that the crunchiness of the vegetables is the unique selling proposition of gajar marcha nu sambhaariyu. So, never overcook the veggies, and consume it fresh before the crispiness sags away! it tastes best when made fresh and can be stored for 4 to 5 days when refrigerated.
Gajar Marcha Nu Sambhaariyu ( Gujarati Recipe) recipe - How to make Gajar Marcha Nu Sambhaariyu ( Gujarati Recipe)
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 1.25 cups
1 cup carrot strips
1 1/2 cups capsicum strips
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
3 tbsp sambhaar , refer handy tip
salt to taste
- Method
- Heat the oil in a broad pan and add the mustard seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida, carrots and capsicums, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Remove from the flame, add the sambhaar and little salt and mix well.
- Serve immediately or store refrigerated in an air-tight container.
Handy tip:
- Handy tip:
- Sambhaar is a coarse real spicy powder made of split yellow mustard seeds and split fenugreek seeds along with indian spices made in most gujarati households. It is also readily available in stores.
| Energy | 16 cal |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 186.9 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 13 mg |
| Folic Acid | 2 mcg |
| Calcium | 6.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 2.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 41.1 mg |
| Sodium | 204.4 mg |
| Potassium | 24.2 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |