My husband is a sindhi and he loves Sindhi cuisine and one of his favorite is SaiBhaji Pulao.. a traditional Sindhi cuisine.. I learnt it from my mom-in-law
For SaiBhaji:
Ingredients:
Palak (Spinach): 2bunches (washed, Roots Cut and chopped fine)
Channa Dal: 2 cups
Potato: 1(Diced)
Brinjal (Eggplant): 1(Stem Removed and Diced)
French Beans: 4-5 (Chopped)
Carrot: 2(Chopped)
Bottle Gourd: ½ (Diced)
(U can add any vegetables of ur choice)
Onion: 1(Diced)
Tomato: 1(Diced)
Green Chillies: 1 or 2 (chopped)
Coriander Powder: 1tsp
Turmeric Powder: 1 tsp
Cumin Seeds: 1tsp
Mustard Seeds: 1tsp
Curry Leaves: 4-5 leaves
Asafetida: a pinch
Garlic: 3-4 cloves
Oil: 1tsp Salt to taste
Method:
- Wash and Soak Channa Dal for 5-10 minutes
- In a pressure cooker, add Soaked Channa Dal, Spinach, onion, tomato, green chillies and the rest of vegetables
- Add Water 4-5 cups of water
- Add Coriander and Turmeric Powder in the cooker and pressure cook it till 4-5 whistles
- After removed from the stove, add salt and mash the bhaji well
- For Tadka: Add oil in a pan, Splutter Cumin seeds, Mustard seeds, Curry Leaves, asafetida and Garlic and add that in the bhaji
For Pulao:
Ingredients:
Cumin Seeds: 1 tsp
Basmati Rice: 2 cups
Green Peas: 250 gms
Ghee/Oil: 1tsp
Salt to taste
Method:
- Wash and Soak Basmati Rice for 5 -10 minutes
- In a pressure cooker, add Ghee/Oil and splutter Cumin seeds and add green peas
- Add the soaked rice and saute in the cooker for 2-3 minutes
- Add 4 cups of water and salt and pressure cook it till 3-4 whistles
Mix the Pulao with the Sai Bhaji..Its nutritious and yummy aswell..
