Chavali Chi Bhaji | Chavali Chi Palebhaji | Green Amaranth Sabji

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Chavali chi palebhaji in English translates to Green Amaranth and in Hindi is known as Cholai. This green leafy vegetable is also known as Hirva Math (Green Math Bhaji). This is a simple Indian stir-fry recipe packed with delicious flavours and full of nutrition.

Chavali chi pale bhaji is a Marathi term given to green amaranth vegetable. This is a vegan, diabetic-friendly, beginner & bachelor-friendly nutritious & healthy recipe.

Green leafy veggies have always been staple at our home. Not only for their nutritional value but any recipe made using green leafy vegetables turns out super delicious too.

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nutritious green leafy vegetable.

Chavali is one such vegetable that we often make. The leaves of this leafy vegetable have a very distinct flavour that is so amazing that you do not need to add any additional spices to make it flavourful.

This chavali chi palebhaji / green amaranth sabzi pairs well with roti, Tava paratha and dal rice.

This is a super healthy side dish and is easy to cook with basic pantry staples. The green nutritious chavali chi palebhaji is tossed in basic tadka of onions with minimal spices & seasonings.

This vegan green amaranth leaves sabzi makes a perfect option for a lunch box for kids and adults along with roti, chapati or phulka.

The simplicity of this makes it easy to prepare even if you are in a hurry as it gets ready in under 30 minutes.

This simple healthy vegetable is a dry dish made with onions, red chilli powder, salt and sugar.

Chavali chi palebhaji is very nutritive and is a good source of iron, folic acid, dietary fibre and minerals. This palebhaji is also low in calories and keeps you full for a long time.

At home apart from making this leafy veggie, we often make recipes of ambadi chi palebhaji , palak paneer, corn palak curry, methi chi palebhaji, aloo methi, alu chi palebhaji to name a few.

If you love including green leafy veggies in your diet, you must give a try to this delicious chavli / amaranth, you are totally going to love it.

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Ingredients required to make chavali chi palebhaji (green amaranth sabzi)

Chavali / Cholai/ Green Amaranth Leaves: I used a big bunch of this green amaranth, which is 2 1/2 cups of chavali leaves.

Onion: I used one big finely chopped onion. Onions enhance the taste of this palebhaji / sabji.

Spices & herbs: I used only a teaspoon of red chilli powder, turmeric powder, hing (asafoetida) along with mustard seeds in this recipe.

Seasonings: I seasoned this chavli chi palebhaji with salt & sugar.

Oil: I used sunflower oil for making this amaranth sabji.

Water: For cooking the vegetable.

How to make Chavali Chi Palebhaji (green amaranth sabzi)

  • For making chavli chi palebhaji, we require only the leaves and not the stems. Hence first we will have to remove the leaves from the stems. Discard the stems.
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  • Wash the leaves in water to get rid of the mud. Let it sit in a colander/strainer for a few minutes to help remove excess water.
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  • Take a handful of chavali leaves and chop them finely or roughly as per your preference.
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  • Once we have our chopped chavali ready, let’s start making the bhaji / sabji.
  • Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and let them crackle. Once mustard seeds crackle, add hing (asafoetida) and turmeric powder.
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  • Add finely chopped onions.
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  • Saute onions for 5 minutes.
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  • Add the chopped chavali leaves and mix well. Add just 1/4th cup of water to help chavli / green amaranth leaves cook.
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  • Add salt and cook uncovered for about 5-6 minutes.
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  • Add sugar and red chilli powder and mix well. Cook for another 5 minutes or till the leaves are cooked perfectly. Keep on stirring in between.
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  • Our delicious chavali chi palebhaji / green amaranth sabji is ready.
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  • Serve it with phulka, roti or as a side dish with dal rice.

Note:

I have used red chilli powder in making this vegetable, you can instead add green chillies too.

You can also make this vegetable without onions.

For a gluten-free recipe, avoid hing (asafoetida).

Detailed Recipe

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Chavali Chi Palebhaji | Green Amaranth Sabzi | Hirva Math

Anjali P
A nutritious & delicious leafy vegetable made with green amaranth leaves also known as chavali in Marathi. This is a vegan, diabetic-friendly recipe that goes well as a side dish with dal rice and can be served with phulka & roti.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups Chavali (Green Amaranth Leaves)
  • 1 big Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1/4th teaspoon Hing (Asafoetida)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 1/4th cup Water

Instructions
 

  • Remove the leaves from the stems. Discard the stems.
  • Wash the leaves in water to get rid of the mud. Let it sit in a colander/strainer for a few minutes to help remove excess water.
  • Take a handful of chavali leaves and chop them finely or roughly as per your preference.
  • Once we have our chopped chavali ready, let's start making the bhaji / sabji.
  • Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and let them crackle. Once mustard seeds crackle, add hing (asafoetida) and turmeric powder. Add finely chopped onions.
  • Saute onions for 5 minutes.
  • Add the chopped chavali leaves and mix well. Add just 1/4th cup of water to help chavli / green amaranth leaves cook.
  • Add salt and cook uncovered for about 5-6 minutes.
  • Add sugar and red chilli powder and mix well. Cook for another 5 minutes or till the leaves are cooked perfectly. Keep on stirring in between.
  • Chavali Chi Palebhaji / Green Amaranth Sabzi is ready.
  • Serve it with phulka, roti or as a side dish with dal rice.
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