Maharashtrian Style Bhogichi Bhaji Recipe - Mixed Vegetable Curry

Step 1: To begin making the Bhogichi Bhaji recipe, firstly wash the brinjal, drumsticks, potatoes thoroughly under sufficient water and chop them as required

Step 2: Peel the skin of potatoes before you chop them

Step 3: Heat a heavy bottomed pan, and add oil to it

Step 4: Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds

Step 5: When they splutter, add the fenugreek seeds, asafoetida, chopped green chilli and curry leaves

Step 6: After about a minute, add the chopped onions and cook till they turn soft and translucent

Step 7: When the onions turn translucent, add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder and the coriander powder

Step 8: Saute for 2 to 3 minutes

Step 9: Now add the lilva beans, potatoes and drumsticks

Step 10: Mix well

Step 11: Add sufficient water to cover the vegetables and bring them to a boil

Step 12: Lower the flame to medium and cook covered stirring occasionally

Step 13: When the vegetables are more than half cooked, add the chopped tomato and brinjals

Step 14: Add some hot water at this stage if required

Step 15: Cover and cook

Step 16: When all the vegetables are fully cooked, add the jaggery, grated coconut, salt to taste and some more water if required to get a thick gravy

Step 17: Simmer for 5 to 6 minutes

Step 18: When done transfer the Bhogichi Bhaji to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped coriander leaves

Step 19: Serve Bhogichi Bhaji along with Maharashtrian Ambat Goda Dal and Rice Flour Bhakri for a weekday lunch with your family