Name: Matachi Bhaji recipe by Sujata Hande-Parab at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Green Amaranth/ green Math/ green Chaulai leaves – 2 cups finely chopped; 2 small Onions chopped finely; Garlic cloves crushed– 3-4; Green chili slit– 2-3; Oil – 2 tbsp; Salt - as per taste; Grated coconut – 2 tbsp.; Crushed roasted peanuts – 1 tbsp

ABOUT Matachi Bhaji RECIPE

Hirvya Matachi bhaji or Green amaranth leaves subji is a common side dish in India. It requires less ingredients and tastes amazing with hot chapati, dal rice or roti. I have used fresh grated coconut and roasted crushed peanuts to enhance the taste and crunchiness. This is our traditional recipe. A very healthy option as a side dish and can be prepared and eaten throughout year.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Green Amaranth/ green Math/ green Chaulai leaves – 2 cups finely chopped
2 small Onions chopped finely
Garlic cloves crushed– 3-4
Green chili slit– 2-3
Oil – 2 tbsp
Salt - as per taste
Grated coconut – 2 tbsp.
Crushed roasted peanuts – 1 tbsp

Instructions

Heat oil in a nonstick pan
Add finely chopped onion, salt. Cook till translucent.
Add crushed garlic, green chili. Cook till raw aroma goes away.
Add green Amaranth leaves. Stir well and cook for 3-4 minutes. Do not close the lid while cooking. Tender leaves with tender stems get cooked faster. Do not overcook.
Cook until water evaporates
Add fresh grated coconut and roasted peanuts. Mix well.
Serve hot with chapati or dal rice.

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