Sai Bhaji ( Microwave Recipe)
by Tarla Dalal
This traditional Sindhi recipe is truly timeless. Not only that, it is also popular with people of all age groups and versatile enough to match with any Main Course .
What makes this wholesome dish so exciting? Well, simply the fact that it brings together a combination of greens, with chana dal, a horde of veggies, and a plethora of apt spices! This gives the Sai Bhaji a multi-faceted flavour that includes a bit of tartness and tanginess, a mild sweetness and a slight spiciness too, as well as myriad textures from the greens, dal and veggies.
The good news is that this exciting bhaji just got easier and quicker to make, thanks to the Microwave oven. Serve this recipe hot and fresh, with your choice of roti or rice.
Sai Bhaji ( Microwave Recipe) recipe - How to make Sai Bhaji ( Microwave Recipe)
Soaking time: 30 minutes Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 3 servings
2 tbsp chana dal (split bengal gram)
2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 cup finely chopped potatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped brinjals (baingan / eggplant)
1/2 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
1/2 cup blanched and chopped tomatoes
a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
2 cups chopped spinach (palak)
3/4 cup chopped dill (shepu / suva bhaji)
salt to taste
- Method
- Combine the chana dal and enough hot water in a deep bowl, cover it with a lid and keep aside for 30 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
- Add the oil and cumin seeds in a microwave safe bowl, mix well and microwave on high for 1 minute.
- Add the chana dal, potatoes, brinjals, ginger-garlic paste and 2 tablespoons of water, mix well and microwave on high for 5 minutes, while stirring once in between.
- Add the tomatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, spinach, dill, salt and ½ cup water, mix well and microwave on high for 7 minutes, while stirring twice in between.
- Serve hot.
| Energy | 104 cal |
| Protein | 3.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12.5 g |
| Fiber | 4.1 g |
| Fat | 4.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3034.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 23.8 mg |
| Folic Acid | 84.7 mcg |
| Calcium | 64.2 mg |
| Iron | 2.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 39.5 mg |
| Potassium | 264.2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |