Bring the Taste of Maharashtra to Your Feast with Easy Bhogichi Bhaji Recipe

How to make Bhogichi Bhaji?

1. First, rinse all the vegetables, drain the water well, and keep them aside. One can also add green peas and lima beans.
2. Remove the side string from the beans and open both pods. If there are any worms or mould growth inside the beans, throw them out. Set aside the chopped beans.
3. Cut the remaining vegetables into medium- to large-sized pieces as well. Place chopped brinjals in a dish of water to prevent discolouration.
4. To make the tamarind pulp, soak the tamarind in hot water for 20 minutes. Then extract the tamarind pulp from the water.
5. Now heat a small pan and add sesame seeds. Roast them until they burst and change colour. Remove and set aside the roasted sesame seeds.
6. Add the peanuts to the same pan. Cook them until they become crunchy and have some brown or black spots on them.
7. Turn the flame off, add the shredded coconut, and cook it lightly.
8. Grind the peanuts, sesame seeds, and coconut together.
9. Separately, coarsely grind ginger, garlic cloves, and green chilli.
10. In a pan, heat some oil and add mustard seeds and cumin.
11. Then add in chopped onions. Once translucent, add some asafoetida and turmeric powder.
12. Stir in the ginger, garlic, and chilli paste.
13. Slowly add the vegetables and let them cook by covering the pan with a lid.
14. Season with salt and add water to make the gravy.
15. Then add the tamarind pulp and the peanut, sesame seeds, and coconut mixture.
16. Lastly, add chopped coriander leaves and let it simmer. Serve hot and enjoy.