Chival Bhaji, Ghol Bhaji, Kulfa Sabzi or Purslane Leaves Stir Fry
Chival Bhaji is an easy, nutritious Maharashtrian style Sabzi or Stir Fry Veg made with purslane leaves. Tastes best with rotis, pickles and a side of salad.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 1/2 cups Chival or Purslane Leaves (1 cup is 250 ml measurement)
- 1 1/2 nos. Onions (Large and Sliced)
- 1 tbsp Groundnuts
- 1 tbsp Besan or Chickpea flour
- 1 1/2 tsp Goda Masala
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder or Haldi Powder
- 1 tsp Red Chilli powder
- 3 tbsp Groundnut Oil
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds or Jeera
- 1/3 cup Water (1/3 cup is 80 ml)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1
Wash and drain the Chival Bhaji. Keep it aside.
- 2
In the meanwhile, heat a pan, add 3 tbsp of Groundnut oil and add 1 tsp Jeera or cumin seeds.
- 3
Add sliced onions and saute until they are translucent.
- 4
In the meanwhile, in another pan, roast the peanuts and coarsely grind them. Keep aside.
- 5
Once the onions have turned translucent, add the Chival Bhaji.
- 6
Add the red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt to taste. Mix well.
- 7
Now add the coarsely ground peanut powder, besan or chickpea flour and goda masala along with 1/3rd cup of water.
- 8
Cover the pan with the lid, cook it for sometime until its done. Switch off the flame and serve it piping hot with bhakri, roti or phulkas.