Sajana Saga Bhaja (Drumstick Leaves Fry)
Sajana Saga Bhaja is one of the odia Saga bhaja, that one can enjoy throughout the year.
Ingredients
- 1½ cup Drumstick leaves (separated from stem and washed)
- ½ cup Lady's finger (1/2 inch slices)
- 3-4 no. Garlic clove
- 1 no. Onion (chopped)
- ½ tsp Pancha phutana
- 1-2 no. Whole red chili
- 1 tbsp Mustard oil
- Salt as needed
Instructions
- Heat mustard oil in a pan.
- Add in whole red chili, panch phutana and allow to crackle.
- Next add slightly crushed garlic cloves, chopped onions and saute till the aroma of garlic comes out.
- Then add bhendi / bhindi slices and saute till well fried.
- Now add drumstick leaves and saute a bit.
- After that add salt and mix everything well.
- Allow to cook over low – medium heat by covering the pan with a lid.
- When the leaves become tender, then turn off heat.
- Serve hot as a side dish with rice dal combo or pakhala !
Notes
- The recipe can be doubled.