## Aluchi Bhaji Recipe – Maharashtrian Style Colocasia Leaves Curry (Maharashtrian Recipes Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Aluchi Bhaji Recipe – Maharashtrian Style Colocasia Leaves Curry** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Maharashtrian Recipes Lunch**, this dish is **High Protein Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 20 minutes
**Total time:** 30 minutes
**Cuisine:** Maharashtrian Recipes
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** High Protein Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Aluchi Bhaji Recipe – Maharashtrian Style Colocasia Leaves Curry:
* 50 grams Colocasia Leaves (Arbi) – leaves along with tender stemscleaned and finely chopped
* 1/4 cup Raw Peanuts (Moongphali) – soaked in hot water for 30 minutes
* 2 tablespoons Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal) – soaked in hot water for 30 minutes
* 1 teaspoon Sunflower Oil
* 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
* 1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
* 7 Dry coconut (kopra) – thinly sliced
* 1 teaspoon Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)
* 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 2 teaspoons Jaggery – grated
* 2 Green Chillies – slit
* Salt – to taste
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Aluchi Bhaji Recipe – Maharashtrian Style Colocasia Leaves Curry:
1. get all the ingredients ready and keep them aside.
2. Soak the channa dal in water for about 1 hour.
3. Add the chana dal and peanut along with a pinch of salt and 1/4 cup of water in the pressure cooker and cook until you hear 3 to 4 whistles.
4. Turn off the heat.
5. Keep aside.
6. Add the mustard seeds and once they splutter add the cumin seeds.
7. Add hing, turmeric powder, green chillies and the chopped aluchi leaves and stems, amchur. jaggery, salt, coconut pieces and mix well.
8. Saute until the colocasia leaves soften and get cooked well.
9. Once cooked, add the cooked chana dal and the peanuts and give it a brisk boil.
10. Once done, check the salt and adjust to taste and turn off the heat.
11. Serve Aluchi Bhaji along with Phulka, Matki Chi Usal and Kanda Kairichi Chutney for a delicious sunday lunch.
### Tips for the Best Aluchi Bhaji Recipe – Maharashtrian Style Colocasia Leaves Curry:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Adjust the level of spices like chili powder to suit your personal taste.
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