Dill leaves(shepu bhaji)

A flavorful and nutritious Shepu Bhaji (Dill Leaves Sabzi) made with a mix of dals and potatoes — earthy, aromatic, and packed with protein.

Ingredients:

• Shepu (dill leaves) – 1 bunch, finely chopped (tender stems included)

• Mixed dal – ½ cup (store bought)

• 1 medium chopped onion

• Potato – 1 medium, peeled and diced

Tempering

• Oil – 2 tbsp

• Mustard seeds – ½ tsp

• Cumin seeds – ½ tsp

• Hing (asafoetida) – a pinch

• Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

• Green chilies – 2, chopped (or as per taste)

Cook the Bhaji

• Heat oil in a pot,Add mustard seed, hing and cumin seeds let them splutter.

• Add the chopped onion sauté it for a while

• Add the washed mix dal and the diced potatoes,turmeric. Cook for 4–5 minutes on medium heat until the dal and potatoes are slightly cooked.

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Add the chopped shepu and a little salt (dill shrinks and releases water).

• Cook uncovered for 5–6 minutes until dill softens.

• Add the slited green chillies

• Adjust consistency — it should be semi-dry, not watery.

Finish & Serve

• Taste for salt and adjust.

• Optional: Sprinkle grated coconut and lemon juice before serving.

• Serve with jowar or bajra bhakri, chapati, or plain rice with a drizzle of ghee.