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Bhogichi Bhaji Recipe
Description:
Bhogichi Bhaji is a traditional Maharashtrian dish prepared a day before Makar Sankranti. This hearty and flavorful dish is made using fresh winter vegetables, roasted peanut powder, and sesame powder. It is perfect for a wholesome vegetarian lunch and pairs wonderfully with Khandeshi Dal and Phulkas.
Cuisine: Maharashtrian
Course: Lunch
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Vegetables:
- 1 potato, peeled and chopped
- 2 red carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 brinjals (eggplants), chopped
- 3/4 cup green gram (moong beans)
- 10 avarekalu (field beans), chopped
- 5 plums, washed and stem removed
- 2 green chilies, finely chopped
Powders & Spices:
- 1 tbsp roasted peanut powder
- 1 tbsp roasted sesame powder
- 1 tbsp Goda masala
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/4 tsp asafoetida
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt, to taste
For Tempering:
- 1 tbsp oil
Garnish:
- Fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Instructions
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Prepare the Tempering:
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter. Then, add cumin seeds, sesame seeds, and cook for 10 seconds. -
Add Spices:
Stir in the green chilies, asafoetida, Goda masala, and turmeric powder. Sauté for about 1 minute to release the flavors. -
Cook the Base Vegetables:
Add the chopped potato, green gram, and avarekalu to the pan. Mix well and season with salt. Add a little water, stir, and cover the pan. Let it cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally. -
Add Remaining Vegetables:
Once the potatoes and legumes are partially cooked, add the brinjal and carrot. Mix well, add 1–2 tablespoons of water if needed, and cook until all the vegetables are tender. -
Incorporate Peanuts and Sesame:
Add the plums, roasted sesame powder, and roasted peanut powder. Stir everything together and let it cook for another 2–3 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend. -
Final Touch:
Turn off the heat and add the lemon juice. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves. -
Serve:
Serve the delicious Bhogichi Bhaji hot with Khandeshi Dal and Phulkas for a comforting and festive meal.
Enjoy this traditional Maharashtrian delicacy that celebrates the flavors of winter vegetables and spices!
