BHOGICHI BHAJI ( mix veg)
MAKAR SANKRANTI SPECIAL
As the sun commences its journey northward, the harvest festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated. It is also known as Lohri, Pongal in different parts of India.
In Maharashtra, the festival is celebrated for 3 days
Bhogichi Bhaji is a Maharashtrian traditional winter recipe made on the first day which is Bhogi. It consists of a seasonal bounty of winter vegetables along with peanuts, dry coconut and sesame seeds and is an integral part of the festivities.
I’ll leave you all to enjoy this Bhogichi Bhaji with a Marathi phrase ‘’Na Khayi Bhogi to sada Rogi’’ ( one who does not eat Bhogi is always troubled with sickness)
Ingredients:
1brinjal,cut
1potato , cut
¼ cup green peas
¼ cup carrot , cut
¼ cup papdi , cut
¼ cup French beans , cut
¼ cup Tondli, cut
4-5 Garlic pods
½ inch Ginger
1-2 Onion, sliced
2tbsp Peanuts,roasted
1tbsp Sesame seeds,roasted
1tbsp Dry coconut ,sliced
Small bunch Coriander leaves
Oil
1tbsp Kanda lasun masala or chilli powder (OR Shilpa’s Masala Mill Everyday Masala)
½ tbsp Shilpa’s Masala Mill Special Goda masala
1tbsp Shilpa’s Masala Mill Kashmiri chilli powder
1tbsp red chilli paste ( optional)
Salt to taste
Pinch of sugar or jaggery
1tsp Jeera seeds
Few curry leaves
INSTRUCTIONS
HEAT littke oil in pan and fry the onions, dry coconut, ginger, garlic and sesame seeds until slightly brown
Add green chilly and coriander and grind to a fine paste.keep aside
Add oil to pan and add cumin seeds
Now add all the vegetables, turmeric and salt
Cover and cook until 60% done
In another pan heat up some oil
Add curry leaves and all the powdered masalas
Fry then and then add the ground masala
Stir fry on low flame
Add vegetables and a little water
Cover and simmer for few more mins until done
Adjust seasoning and garnish with some sesame seeds and chopped coriander leaves
That’s it , your Makar Sankranti Special Bhogichi Bhaji is ready
Enjoy with sesame Bajra bhakris and a dollop of ghee
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