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    by [Archana Potdar] · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

    Sai Bhaji|Sindhi Sai Bhaji|Green Leafy Vegetables with Dal

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    Sai bhaji, I had my eye on the delicious Sindhi vegetarian curry or stew that uses mainly from dal (lentils), palak (spinach) and other vegetables. Sai bhaji is also known as Sindhi Sai Bhaji. 

    Sai Bhaji is a rich source of nutrition as it contains lentils and the greens used.

    Sindhi Sai Bhaji, Sai Bhaji

    Sindhi Sai Bhaji

    It is popular in Pakistan, India among the Sindhis.

    Sai means green and bhaji means vegetable and Sai bhaji is consumed throughout summers and winters, as a night and day meal respectively.

    The main ingredients used are spinach leaves, in smaller quantities fenugreek, dill and gongura leaves, channa dal or moong dal brinjals and potatoes. Of course, as usual, you leave out what you do not like. I do not like dill hence will not add it.

    This September we did Protein-rich foods and I have bookmarked many that I want to make. Sai Bhaji from Mayuri's  was one of the first ones I bookmarked and made with no changes ( I have never eaten Sai Bhaji so did not know what it will lead to).

    Since I was home for the months of September and October as I had had an operation I had a gala time. Not once was I bored for I was cooking to my heart's content. It is with great sorrow that I now go to work. Unfortunately, I did not sit to write (sounds familiar it is my regular story) It is now that I am hurrying to write, edit pictures and post. Ditto for the next two days.

    Anyway here goes.

    Sindhi Sai Bhaji, Sai Bhaji

    Sai Bhaji

    Sai Bhaji|Sindhi Sai Bhaji|Green Leafy Vegetables with Dal

      • Serves 6-8
      • Preparation Time: 20 minutes
      • Cook Time: 20 minutes
      • Passive Time: 45 minutes

    Ingredients:

    For the Vegetable:

    • 4 cups spinach finely chopped
    • ½ cup fresh methi/fenugreek finely chopped
    • 1 cup chana dal/Bengal gram dal
    • 1 brinjal small cut into small cubes
    • 1 potato, medium peeled and cut into small cubes
    • 1 onion, medium finely chopped
    • 1 tomato, large finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
    • 1 teaspoon green chilli paste
    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 1 cup water
    • salt to taste
    • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1 tsp amchur powder/ dried mango powder
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder

    For tempering:

    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
    • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
    • Method:
    • Wash and soak the chana dal in 1-cup water for 30-45 minutes.
    • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pressure cooker.
    • Add onion and stir-fry it until it becomes translucent.
    • Add ginger and chilli paste and stir-fry for 1 minute.
    • Add tomato and stir-fry until it becomes a bit soft.
    • Add potato, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, amchur powder and salt.
    • Add the soaked chana dal with the water.
    • Mix well.
    • Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook over medium heat for 2 whistles.
    • Let the pressure come down naturally, open the lid of the pressure cooker.
    • Put the pressure cooker back on medium heat without the lid.
    • Add chopped spinach and methi and cook further for 4-5 minutes.
    • Stir occasionally so that it does not stick to the bottom of the pan.
    • Heat oil for tempering in a small pan.
    • Add garlic paste and stir-fry it for a few seconds.
    • Take the pan off the heat. Add red chilli powder. Mix.
    • Pour the tempering over the sabji and serve with basmati rice, or roti.

    Tips:

    • Use a mixture of green leaves to make this bhaji.
    • Add the greens in the end to maintain the green colour of the bhaji.

    Sindhi Sai Bhaji, Sai Bhaji

    Sai Bhaji|Sindhi Sai Bhaji|Green Leafy Vegetables with Dal

    A delicious marriage of Legumes and Leafy vegetables!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Accompaniments, Bachelor Recipes, Brunch, Dinner, Kid-Friendly, Protein Rich Diet, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani
    Keyword: Diabetic Friendly Food, Fenugreek Leaves Recipes, Green Leafy Vegetables with Dal, Kid Friendly Food, Party Dishes, Sai Bhaji, Simple and healthy diet in old age, Sindhi Sai Bhaji, Spinach Recipes, Vegetable, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories:
    Author: ArchanaPotdar

    Ingredients

    For the Vegetable:

    • 4 cups spinach finely chopped
    • cup ½fresh methi/fenugreek finely chopped
    • 1 gram cup chana dal/Bengaldal
    • 1 brinjal small cut into small cubes
    • 1 Potato medium peeled and cut into small cubes
    • 1 Onion medium finely chopped
    • 1 Tomato large finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
    • 1 teaspoon Green chilli paste
    • 1 tablespoon Oil
    • 1 cup Water
    • Salt to Taste
    • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
    • teaspoon ½turmeric powder
    • 1 teaspoon amchur powder/ dried mango powder
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder

    For tempering:

    • 1 tablespoon Oil
    • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
    • 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder

    Instructions

    • Wash and soak the chana dal in 1-cup water for 30-45 minutes.
    • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pressure cooker.
    • Add onion and stir-fry it until it becomes translucent.
    • Add ginger and chilli paste and stir-fry for 1 minute.
    • Add tomato and stir-fry until it becomes a bit soft.
    • Add potato, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, amchur powder and salt.
    • Add the soaked chana dal with the water.
    • Mix well.
    • Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook over medium heat for 2 whistles.
    • Let the pressure come down naturally, open the lid of the pressure cooker.
    • Put the pressure cooker back on medium heat without the lid.
    • Add chopped spinach and methi and cook further for 4-5 minutes.
    • Stir occasionally so that it does not stick to the bottom of the pan.
    • Heat oil for tempering in a small pan.
    • Add garlic paste and stir-fry it for a few seconds.
    • Take the pan off the heat. Add red chilli powder. Mix.
    • Pour the tempering over the sabji and serve with basmati rice or roti.

    Notes

    • Use a mixture of green leaves to make this bhaji.
    • Add the greens in the end to maintain the green colour.
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    1. Sai Bhaji looks fantastic . Every house has their version of this leafy green . I too do not add dill as I don’t like it , we add about 4 tomatoes and temper it with chopped , golden garlic which imparts a unique aroma and the next time you come I will make it for you .:)

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    2. Sai bhaji is in my to do list for a long, am so tempted to make this ultimate dish soon, yours looks fabulous Archana.

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    3. Sai bhaji looks so tempting ,i always wanted to use gongura leaves in this.. Will give a try soon..

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    4. This is comfort food to the core. I crave for recipes like this when the weather is starting to get cold. Looks great Archana!

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    5. Sai bhaji looks delicious.

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    6. You have rightly said that It is a delicious marriage of legumes and leafy vegetables

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    7. wow, by looking at the pic feeling like just having with rice at the moment... mmm I love dal with greens

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    8. Sai bhaji has been on my to-make list for a very long time. I have to make it some time soon.

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    9. A comforting dal with greens. My kind of dal.

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    10. I love all variations of dal. This sounds very flavorful.

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    11. I have been looking to make this bhaji for long. Sounds delicious.

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    12. I have also been wanting to make for a while now. Yours looks delicious....am trying this soon

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    13. this looks great to serve as a soup on its own

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    14. 5 stars
      Sai bhaji looks fabulous. Such a well balanced dish with proteins and vegetables served with rice. Like how you've added potato and brinjal too along with the spinach and fenugreek. Its a recipe I surely want to try.

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      • Thanks, Mayuri.

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    15. 5 stars
      Sindhi style Sai bhaji is such a healthy wholesome dish with legumes and leafy greens ! Perfect to go with some steamed rice.

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      • Thanks, Poonam.

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