If you are looking for a recipe that is guilt-free to eat, healthy, full of protein and nutrients, you are at right place. Saibhaji, one of the most loved dish from Sindhi Cuisine. It literally means green vegetable. (Sai-green Bhaji-vegetable) It tastes so good with rice that my picky eater son ate the leftover next day too. Nimisha, my very first friend in this country, who happened to be Sindhi introduced Saibhaji to me. She is a good cook and makes the best Sindhi Kadhi and Kandha Poha. Oh! I miss those carefree days when we used to talk a lot about food, friends, life and other things. Being new to this country, she helped me a lot in adjusting and making me comfortable in this new lifestyle. Though we both are busy now and miles apart, she still hold a special place in my heart.
Sindhis are famous for their love for food. Saibhaji is a one pot meal that goes well with brown rice but when served you can see different accompaniments like aaloo tuk, sindhi papad, chutneys and pickles served on table. The most interesting and delicious one is with sindhi kadhi. Yes! sindhi kadhi is served with white rice, aloo tuk or fried eggplant and sweet boondi. And the whole think on plate tastes heavenly delicious and a full meal.
- 1 bunch Spinach
- 1/2 bunch Fenugreek Leaves
- Handful of Sua (Dill Leaves)
- 1/2 cup Channa Dal (soaked in water)
- 3 nos. Tomatoes
- 1 small Brinjal
- 1 medium Potato
- 1 big Onion
- Green Chillies to taste, finely chopped
- 1 tsp. Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp, Ginger, grated
- 1 1/2 tsp. Coriander Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Red Chilli Powder
- 1/4 tsp. Cumin Seeds
- Pinch of Hing (Asatedfida)
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp. Oil
- Wash all the greens thoroughly and chop them roughly.
- Peel and chop all the vegetables.
- Heat oil in pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds and hing.
- When splutter, add ginger, garlic, onion and green chillies.
- Mix it well, now add channa dal and vegetables.
- Cook for a minute and add all greens and spices.
- Mix it, add salt and water as it needed.
- Cook it on medium flame until 5-6 whistles.
- Mesh it well to the consistency required.
- Serve it with table spoon of desi ghee on top.
- It goes well with brown rice or onion rice.