Saibhaji

Saibhaji - It is a Sindhi curry(popular in the Sindh region of Pakistan). It is made with Spinach, channa dal(Split bengal gram) and spices. This dal is usually taken with rice or rotti. It is considered very healthy with rich source of nutrients.

Serves :2-3 people
Preparation Time - Under 15 minutes(Not including soaking time)
Cooking Time - Under 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS:
Spinach - 4 to 5 cups(Chopped finely)
Channa dal - 1/2 cup
Onions-1/2 no. chopped finely(If using Indian onion, use 1 medium no.)
Tomatoes -2 medium sized chopped finely
Red chilli powder -1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder -1/2 teaspoon
Cumin powder -1/2 teaspoon
Coriander powder -1/2 teaspoon
Salt- 1 teaspoon
Green chilli - 2 slit length wise
Oil-2 teaspoon
Water -1 cup +2 teaspoon

SEASONING:
Oil -2 teaspoon
Garlic-3 to 4 cloves chopped very finely.

METHOD:

1. Wash and soak channa dal for about 1 hour and drain the water. Wash and cut spinach finely. Cut tomatoes,onions finely. Prepare all ingredients and set ready.

2. In a pressure cooker, add 2 teaspoon of oil and 2 teaspoon of water.Then add a layer of onions and then above it , add tomatoes.

3. Now add 3/4 th of spinach above tomatoes. Above spinach, add a layer of soaked channa dal.

4. Now add remaining spinach above channa dal and then add the spices(Red chilli,turmeric,cumin,coriander powders,green chilli ) and salt.Then  add 1 cup of water.

5. Now close the lid, and cook in medium flame for about 5 whistles(It will take approximately 15 minutes).

6. In the meantime, in another pan, add oil and add chopped garlic and fry till they turn golden brown.

7. Once you get 5 whistle from the cooker, switch off the gas. Let the pressure settle itself. Then open the lid .

8. Mix the contents well and mash them using any wooden ladle. Don't use blender, as it would turn to a paste. Now add the roasted garlic which you have prepared in step 6.

9.Serve with Rice or Rotti.. Healthy saibhaji is ready!