Ambat Chuka Mirchi Bhaji

It is one of the favorite recipe in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra India. It tastes hot and spicy.

Ingredients : 

Tur dal(Tuvar) - 1 Cup

Coarsely chopped green chilies - 10-15  ( per taste)

Finely chopped ambat chuka (Green Sorrel) - 1 1/2 Cup

Onion - 1/2 Cup

Tomato - 1/2 Cup

Ginger -  1 inch piece

Garlic - 10-12 cloves

Coconut - 3 Tbsp

Goda masala /garam masala - 1/2 Tsp

Salt - to taste

Cumin seeds - 1/2 Tsp

Oil - 2 Tbsp

Method:

1) Pressure cook tur dal , green chilies and green sorrel (or tomatoes)  together for 20 mins or up to 3 whistles and grind it nicely in mixer or food processor.
Tip : If you like you can add few ground nuts.

  


2) Grind onion, tomato, ginger, garlic,coconut and 2-3 green chili to fine paste.

  

3) Heat oil in large pan, crackle mustard seeds and add cumin seeds.

4) Add grind onion mixture and fry for 5-7 mins.

5) Add goda/garam masala and mix well.

6) Add mixture of cooked dal and green sorrel with 2-3 cup of water to get desired consistency.

6) Add salt and little shredded coconut, let it boil for 10 minutes on medium flame, stirring occasionally.

7) Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with chapati or rice.

Ambat Chuka Mirchi Bhaji