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Gangafal sabji recipe
INGREDIENTS
• 2 cups Gangafal chopped in big chunks with skin
• 3 medium tomatoes chopped
• 1 tbsp garlic roughly chopped
• 1 green chili chopped
• Few curry leaves
• ¼ tsp mustard seeds
• ¼ tsp cumin seeds
• Asafoetida 1 pinch
• ¼ tsp haldi
• ½ tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp dhaniya powder
• Salt to taste
• A pinch of garam masala
• 1 tbsp oil
• Fresh coriander leaves to garnish
1. Heat oil in a broad vessel.
2. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida and let mustards crackle.
3. Add chopped garlic and sauté until slightly pink.
4. Add curry leaves, green chilli, tomatoes, haldi, red chili powder, dhaniya powder and spread gangafal over the tomatoes. Sprinkle salt and don’t stir. Just cover with tight lid and allow to cook for 12 – 15 mins on lowest flame.
5. After 15 mins open the lid and stir. Check if the gangafal is cooked. ( if not cook for more 2 – 3 mins on low flame with lid.)
6. Add hot water for gravy. You can adjust consistency according to your requirement.
7. Cook for 2 mins on high flame. Sprinkle coriander leaves and garam masala and serve.
BENEFITS –
Highly Nutritious and Particularly Rich in Vitamin A. …
High Antioxidant Content May Reduce Your Risk of Chronic Diseases. …
Packs Vitamins That May Boost Immunity. …
Vitamin A, Lutein and Zeaxanthin May Protect Your Eyesight. …
Nutrient Density and Low Calorie Count May Promote Weight Loss.
