Samay Baji

Ingredients

Mustard oil

2 tablespoons

Cumin powder

1 teaspoon

Turmeric powder

1/2 teaspoon

Salt

to taste

Roasted beaten rice (chiura)

1 cup, soaked

Roasted sesame seeds

2 tablespoons

Roasted peanuts

2 tablespoons

Roasted soybeans

1/4 cup

Lemon

1, juiced

Cilantro

1/4 cup, chopped

Green chilies

2, chopped

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Ginger

1 tablespoon, grated

Ghee

2 tablespoons

Yogurt

1 cup

Potatoes

2, boiled and diced

Black-eyed peas (bodi)

1 cup, boiled

Instructions

1. Wash the roasted beaten rice (chiura) and soak it in water for 5 minutes. Drain the water and set aside.
2. In a pan, heat the ghee over medium heat. Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, and chopped green chilies. Sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
3. Add the boiled black-eyed peas and diced potatoes to the pan. Sprinkle with turmeric powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth. Season with salt to taste and set aside.
5. On a large serving plate, arrange the soaked roasted beaten rice (chiura) as the base. Layer the cooked black-eyed peas and potatoes mixture on top.
6. Drizzle the seasoned yogurt over the mixture, followed by the roasted soybeans, roasted peanuts, roasted sesame seeds, and a sprinkle of additional roasted beaten rice (chiura) for crunch.
7. Finally, drizzle mustard oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice over the entire dish and garnish with chopped cilantro.
8. Serve immediately, and enjoy the rich and diverse flavors of Samay Baji!