Chavali Chi Palebhaji | Green Amaranth Sabzi | Hirva Math
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.
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.
