Step-by-step
1
firstly, peel the skin of 15 arbi and slice then thick.
2
take the slice arbi into a large bowl. add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder and ¼ tsp salt. mix well making sure all the spices are well combined and coated.
3
rest for 30 minutes to marinate well.
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after 30 minutes, fry the arbi on medium flame.
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fry in between making sure the arbi turns crisp.
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drain off and keep aside.
7
in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil. add 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp ajwain, pinch hing and saute until the spices turn aromatic.
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now add 1 onion, 1 chilli, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute well.
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saute until the onions turn golden brown.
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further add ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder and ¾ tsp salt.
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saute until the spices turn aromatic.
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additionally, add 2 tomato and fry until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
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now add ½ cup curd and saute until the oil releases.
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further, add fried arbi and mix well.
15
add 1 cup water and mix well adjusting the consistency as required.
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cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the arbi is cooked well absorbing the flavour.
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now add 1 tsp kasuri methi, ¼ tsp garam masala and 2 tbsp coriander. mix well.
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finally, enjoy arbi ki sabji with roti, poori or rice.
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Notes
- firstly, make sure to clean the arbi well and cut to the shape and size of your choice.
- additionally, frying the arbi in oil will enhance the flavour of the curry.
- also, if you are diet conscious then you can pressure cook arbi for a whistle instead of frying in oil.
- finally, arbi ki sabji recipe tastes great when prepared slightly spicy.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/arbi-ki-sabji-ghuiya-ki-sabji-dum-arvi/