Maharashtrian Style Bhogichi Bhaji Recipe – Mixed Vegetable Curry
Bhogichi Bhaji is a festive Maharashtrian-style mixed vegetable curry, traditionally prepared during celebrations and enjoyed with flavorful Rice Flour Bhakri. Customize the selection of vegetables in this curry to suit your taste and preferences.
Ingredients
- 150 grams Brinjal (Baingan / Eggplant), cut into chunks
- 2 Drumstick, peeled and cut into 3'inch pieces
- 1/2 cup Avarekalu / Lilva Beans
- 2 Potatoes (Aloo), cubed
- 3 Onions, finely chopped
- 1 Tomato, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
- 1 tablespoon Jaggery
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons Fresh coconut, grated
- Coriander (Dhania) Leaves, as required, for garnishing
For tempering
- 2 tablespoons Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
- 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
- 1/4 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 1 Green Chilli , finely chopped
Instructions
- To begin making the Bhogichi Bhaji recipe, firstly wash the brinjal, drumsticks, potatoes thoroughly under sufficient water and chop them as required. Peel the skin of potatoes before you chop them.
- Heat a heavy bottomed pan and add oil to it. Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds. When they splutter, add the fenugreek seeds, asafoetida, chopped green chilli and curry leaves.
- After about a minute, add the chopped onions and cook till they turn soft and translucent.
- When the onions turn translucent, add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder and the coriander powder. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Now add the lilva beans, potatoes and drumsticks. Mix well. Add sufficient water to cover the vegetables and bring them to a boil. Lower the flame to medium and cook covered stirring occasionally.
- When the vegetables are more than half cooked, add the chopped tomato and brinjals. Add some hot water at this stage if required. Cover and cook.
- When all the vegetables are fully cooked, add the jaggery, grated coconut, salt to taste and some more water if required to get a thick gravy.
- Simmer for 5 to 6 minutes. When done transfer the Bhogichi Bhaji to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
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