Sindhi Sai Bhaji

Sindhi cuisine has a very distinctive flavor. I am not sure what it is but Sindhi dishes taste different. None the less they are delicious. This is one such recipe. Full of flavor and good for you too.  This recipe is usually cooked with Spinach and Sorrel leaves but I used what I had on hand...canned mixed greens and it turned out pretty delicious

Sindhi Sai Bhaji (Split peas cooked with mixed greens)

Sindhi Sai bhaji

Ingredients:

1. 1/2 can mixed greens 
2. 1/2 bunch fresh Dill
3. 1 cup Tamarind juice 
4. 2 medium Tomatoes chopped and diced
5. 1 medium Onion diced
6. ½ cup Chana Dal
7. ½ tsp each of grated Ginger, turmeric powder
8. 2-3 garlic cloves
9. 1 fresh Green Chili finely chopped
10. 1 tsp each of cumin, coriander powder, Salt 
11. 1 cup Water
12. 1 tablespoon Oil

In a pressure cooker add the dal and mixed green and 2 garlic cloves and turmeric and 1/2 of cumin and cook for 6-7 whistles with 2 cups of water. After the steam has escaped open the cooker.
In a pan heat the oil and fry the remaining cumin until they start spluttering. Add the remaining chopped garlic and ginger and fry for a minute. Add the onions and fry till they start getting a little brown. Add the tomatoes and cover and cook for 5-7 minutes. Add all the spices and salt and mix well. Add the dal and the tamarind water and simmer for 10 minutes. Add a little water if the dal looks too thick. Cut the heat and garnish with cilantro and serve with roti or rice