Suva Bhaji with Moong Dal

Suva bhaji is a tasty and healthy stir-fry recipe we can find in Gujarati and Marathi cuisine. It is spicy in taste and also pungent a little.

Suva bhaji is named Dill in the English language and Shepu in Marathi. This is a recipe we also find in Marathi cuisine as Shepuchi Bhaji.

This recipe has high nutritional value as the bhaji is rich in vitamin A. Whereas, you are going to get the necessary amount of protein from the lentils. Also, the lentils add a crunch to the recipe, making it more pleasing.

The proper measurement of the ingredients is to be kept in mind. If not then the dish may lose the texture or can become mushy. Then it will not be that enjoyable.

This dish is very convenient to have in the lunch box. We can relish it in dinner along with hot phulkas or rotis. Or have it with bhakri and Bharli Vangi or add it to a meal of Varan Bhaat for a comforting weekday meal.

You can try making this sabzi with potatoes instead of moong dal. Or it is a nice option too to make pakodas of it.

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Ingredients of Suva Bhaji

• Yellow Split Lentils - 250 gm
• Water - 1 glass
• Cooking Oil - 100 ml
• Mustard Seeds - 1 tbsp (black)
• Curry Leaves - 10-12 pcs
• Onion - 1/2 pcs (Medium Size)
• Ginger-Garlic Paste - 1 tbsp
• Kasuri Methi - 1 tbsp
• Green Chili Paste - 1 tbsp
• Coriander-Cumin Powder - 1 tbsp
• Turmeric Powder - 1 tbsp
• Garam Masala - 1 tsp
• Salt - 1 tbsp
• Amchur Powder - 1 tsp
• Tomato - 1 pcs (Medium Size)
• Water - 1 glass
• Suva Bhaji - 400 gm
• Lemon Juice - 2 tbsp

Steps for Suva Bhaji

• Soak split moong dal for 3-4 hours.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them pop.
• Add curry leaves,  chopped onion, ginger-garlic paste, Kasuri methi, green chili paste, cumin-coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix everything.
• Drop amchur powder and mix it again. Add chopped tomatoes as well and mix them.
• Now add split moong dal and mix. Add water and put the lid on it. Cook it for 10 minutes.
• Now add the chopped Suva bhaji and mix it once more. Cook for another 5-7 minutes.
• Finally, add lemon juice and give it a stir. Cook it for the final 5 minutes with the lid on.
• Suva bhaji is ready. Serve hot.

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