Hari Dhania Ki Sabzi / Fresh Coriander leaves Dry Curry Recipe

Hari Dhania Ki Sabzi / Fresh Coriander leaves Dry Curry Recipe

     Hari Dhania Ki Sabzi is a dry Indian curry made from fresh coriander leaves. Typically the leaves are used as a garnish for many Indian dishes. But in this recipe, the coriander is cooked along with gram/besan flour which bring the dish together.

     Cilantro or Coriander leaves are rich in anti-oxidants and is a rich source of minerals like potassium, calcium,manganese, iron and magnesium. The herb is also low in calories and the oil from these herbs have many healing and anti-septic properties.All together it forms an wholesome healthy, gluten free and a vegan side dish.

     Hari Dhania Ki Sabzi (Fresh Coriander leaves Dry Curry) can be served with Phulka, or steamed rice for a weekday meal. 

Hari Dhania Ki Sabzi

Cuisine: Indian 

Course: Lunch 

Diet: Vegetarian 

Ingredients:

• 6 sprig Coriander (Dhania) Leaves,washed and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Gram flour (besan)
• 1 Potato (Aloo),boiled and mashed
• 1/8 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
• Salt,to taste

To Temper :

• 2 teaspoons Sesame (Gingelly) Oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1-2 Green Chillies,finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
• Asafoetida (hing),a pinch

Preparation:

1. To begin making the Hari Dhania Ki Sabzi ( Fresh Coriander leaves Dry Curry) firstheat a medium sized pan with 2 teaspoon of sesame oil and temper the mustard seeds, green chillies, cumin seeds and asafoetida.
2. Add the gram/besan flour, turmeric powder and roast it over low heat for 5 minutes till it turns fragrant.
3. Add the chopped coriander leaves and potatoes, salt for taste , then cover and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
4. Sprinkle a little water while cooking so the besan and the potatoes get cooked and get a crumbly texture. Once done, check the taste and adjust the salt and spices accordingly. 
5. A very simple and refreshing Hari Dhania Ki sabzi is ready to be served.
6. Hari Dhania Ki Sabzi ( Fresh Coriander leaves Dry Curry) can be served with Phulka, or steamed rice for a weekday meal.

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