{"id":10178,"date":"2020-05-28T09:57:27","date_gmt":"2020-05-28T09:57:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chefreetuudaykugaji.com\/blog\/?p=10178"},"modified":"2020-05-28T09:57:27","modified_gmt":"2020-05-28T09:57:27","slug":"tambdi-bhaji","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chefreetuudaykugaji.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/28\/tambdi-bhaji\/","title":{"rendered":"Tambdi Bhaji"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Konkani Language…Tambdi means Red and Bhaji means Vegetable.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This Goan preparation is not only delicious but is a powerhouse of Nutrition. <\/strong>Packed with various nutrients\u2026. this is prepared with the Red Amaranth Leaves saut\u00e9ed with coconut oil, onion, garlic, green chillies with my favourite grated fresh coconut\u2026. Since I am huge fan of tomatoes \u2026 I have added chopped tomatoes too. You may skip adding it\u2026..<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Preparation Time:<\/strong> 10 minutes<\/p>\n

Cooking Time:<\/strong> 15 minutes<\/p>\n

Serves:<\/strong>4<\/p>\n

Ingredients and Quantity:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Red Amaranth leaves (Red Spinach), plucked with tender stems, thoroughly washed, drained and finely chopped – 250 gm.<\/p>\n

Onion, finely chopped \/ sliced thinly- 2 no.<\/p>\n

Garlic cloves, finely chopped- 6 nos.<\/p>\n

Green chillies , finely chopped- 2 nos.<\/p>\n

Tomatoes, Ripe and Red, finely chopped- 2 nos. (Optional)<\/p>\n

Coconut, grated- 1\/4th<\/sup> cup \/ or more if desired<\/p>\n

Coconut oil- 1 \u00bd tbsp.<\/p>\n

Cumin seeds- 1\/4th<\/sup> tsp.<\/p>\n

Curry Leaves- 1 sprig<\/p>\n

Dried red chillies, roughly torn- 4 nos.<\/p>\n

Salt- to taste<\/p>\n

Water- \u00bc th cup<\/p>\n

Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a non-stick pan heat oil add the cumin seeds, let them splutter. Now add the curry leaves.<\/p>\n

Now add the chopped onion saut\u00e9 till translucent.<\/p>\n

Add garlic and green chillies.<\/p>\n

Saut\u00e9 till the raw aroma of the garlic disappears. Add the broken red chillies. Add the finely chopped tomatoes cook till the oil oozes out and tomatoes are cooked.<\/p>\n

Now add the chopped amaranth leaves.<\/p>\n

Cook it on a low flame stirring it occasionally.<\/p>\n

Once it becomes completely dry add the water. Mix well cover and simmer for at least 10 minutes .<\/p>\n

Once the bhaji is cooked, add the tamarind pulp and add salt to taste.<\/p>\n

Cook it till it is dry i.e. moisture free.<\/p>\n

Add the grated coconut.<\/p>\n

Cook it for another 2 minutes.<\/p>\n

Serve hot.<\/p>\n

Goes best with comfort foods like Dal and Steamed Rice with a generous dose of Ghee (Thup) (Clarified Butter).<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Chef Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. You may add Tamarind pulp- 1\/4th<\/sup> and a pinch of sugar if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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