Green Chilli Sabzi Recipe

Yes, you read it right. This curry is prepared using big, fresh green chillies. Don't panic, green chilli sabzi is not as spicy as it seems. The look of these chillies are actually deceptive. They look spicy but they are not. The aroma of these green chillies is mouthwatering and cooking them in a spicy curry makes it even more delicious.

Green chilli sabzi is a unique and delicious dish. The spiciness of the chillies is completely taken away by adding tamarind and jaggery to this curry. This also adds a certain tangy flavour to the dish which makes it extremely irresistible.

So, try out this special recipe of green chilli sabzi. You are surely going to love the flavour.

Serves: 3-4
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• Large green chillies- 6 (slit from centre)
• Tomatoes- 2 (finely chopped)
• Onions- 2 (diced)
• Tamarind pulp- 1tbsp
• Jaggery- 2tsp (grated)
• Cumin powder- 1tsp
• Coriander powder- 1tsp
• Turmeric powder- 1tsp
• Salt- as per taste
• Cumin seeds- 1tsp
• Curry leaves- 6-8
• Coriander leaves- 2tsp (chopped, for garnish)
• Oil- 1tbsp
• Water- ½ cup

Procedure

1. Scrape out the seeds from the slit green chillies with the help of a knife.
2. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, curry leaves and saute for about a minute.
3. Then add the chopped onions and fry for 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt and cook for another 2-3 minutes on medium heat.
5. Now add the chillies and mix well. Cook for 5 minutes.
6. Add the tamarind pulp and jaggery.
7. Add water and mix well. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes on low flame.
8. Once done, turn off the flame, garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve.

Green chilli sabzi is ready to be served. Enjoy this delicious vegetarian recipe with steamed rice or chapatis.