Navalkol Chi Bhaaji
Introduce
Chef :
Pooja M. Pandit
Navalkol Chi Bhaaji
#winter
Kohlrabi also called German Turnip and Alcoal or Navalkol in Marathi language, is the same species as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, brussels sprouts, collard greens, savoy cabbage and gai lan. It is used in various cuisines, especially the German one!
Ingredient
Food ration :
4 servings
Cooking time :
20 min
Cooking instructions
* Step 1
To make Navalkol Chi Bhaaji, first soak the black eyed beans overnight in sufficient water. They will double in quantity the next morning.
* Step 2
Choose small, tender kohlrabis for this preparation.
* Step 3
Wash and peel them and cut into medium thick slices. Immerse in clean water till further use.
* Step 4
Chop finely the onions and tomatoes.
* Step 5
Heat a pressure pan and add oil to it for tempering.
* Step 6
When it heats up, add the mustard seeds and, as soon as they splutter add the asafoetida.
* Step 7
Add the curry leaves and saute.
* Step 8
Immediately add the chopped onions and saute till translucent.
* Step 9
Now add the chopped tomatoes and saute further till they are slightly mushy.
* Step 10
Add the turmeric powder, malvani/sunday masala and mix well.
* Step 11
Add the soaked and doubled black eyed beans and saute for a minute.
* Step 12
Add the sliced kohlrabi and saute.
* Step 13
Add salt to taste and water for cooking almost upto the level of the vegetable.
* Step 14
Close the lid of the pressure pan and cook on high flame for 3 whistles.
* Step 15
Switch off the heat and set aside to cool.
* Step 16
When the pressure releases naturally, open the lid and switch on the gas stove.
* Step 17
Add some fresh grated coconut and cook further for 5 minutes.
* Step 18
Switch off the heat and garnish with coriander leaves.
* Step 19
Serve this nutritious and delicious Navalkol Chi Bhaaji with chapati or some Daal and Hot Steamed Rice.
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