Maskachi Bhaji Recipe is a simple, delicious and super nutritious Goan stir-fry of moringa leaves and jackfruit seeds.
Course : Side Dish
Ingridients : 6 sprig Drumstick Leaves (Moringa/Murungai Keerai)
8 Jackfruit Seeds (Kathal)
3 Dry Red Chillies
1 Onion , chopped finely
3 tablespoons Fresh coconut , grated
1 teaspoon Jaggery
1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
Salt , to taste
Instructions To begin making the Goan Maskachi Bhaji, first soak the jackfruit seeds in hot water for 30 minutes and then cut them into small pieces.Pick the Moringa leaves away form the stems, discard the stem.Wash the moringa leaves thoroughly, and chop the leaves finely. Drain the water and keep them aside.In a pressure cooker, add the chopped moringa leaves, jackfruit seeds and dry red chilies along with 1/4 cup of water. Pressure cook 3 whistles and turn off the flame. allow the pressure to release naturally. Meanwhile, add oil in a kadai on medium heat, add the onions to it and saute them until they turn translucent. this will take 2-3 minutes.Next add the chopped moringa leaves and jackfruit seeds to the kadai. Saute it all together so the flavours blend. Add turmeric and jaggery and mix well till combined. Add salt to taste, sprinkle the freshly grated coconut over it and give it a good stir.You can serve Goan Maskachi Bhaji along with Arhar Ki Dal with Lahsun Tadka and Steamed Rice, to make a comforting and healthy lunch or dinner. You can also serve an Indian Diabetic meal with Goan Maskachi Bhaji along with Horsegram Dal Recipe and Jowar Bhakri for a complete meal.