Paachvi bhaajji sasam (Green amaranthus sasam)

                                    PAACHVI BHAJJI SASAM

           (GREEN AMARANTHUS LEAVES SASAM)

Paacchvi bhaajji is a green leafy vegetable is also called green amaranthus. This sasam is made in Konkani homes and is made up of coconut chutney. This is very easy recipe.                                                 

                                           

Preparation time: 15 min

Cooking time: 10 min

Total time: 25 mins

Servings: 2 people. 

 

Ingredients:

1.  Paachvi bhaajji( green amaranthus), cleaned, washed several times in water properly and chopped- 1 bundle

2.  Oil-2 tbsp.

3.  Grated coconut-1/2 cup.

4.  Green chillis- 2 to 3.

5.  Tamarind- small size

6.  Hing- ¼ tsp.

7.  Salt to taste.

8.  Curry leaves- few.

9.  Mustard seeds- ½ tsp for tempering.

Instructions:

1.  Clean the green bhaajji thoroughly with tap water frequently at least 2 to 3 times. Chop it properly.

2.  Heat a heavy bottom kadai with oil and fry the chopped bhaajji slightly till it shrinks in size. Allow it to cool.

3.  In a tadka pan heat little oil. Add hing and green chillies. Roast for 2 mins. Let it cool. After cooling grind the grated coconut, hing, green chillies, tamarind and salt in a mixer. Make a chutney.

4.  Finally, add the chutney to cooked green bhaajji. Adjust salt according to taste. Temper with mustard seeds and curry leaves.

5.  Sasam is ready to serve with chapati, pej, rice or any roti. It tastes very good. It is good for health.