Sambhariyu Shaak is a traditional Gujarati stuffed veegtable dish. In this recipe, mixed veggies are stuffed with spicy coconut filling and then cooked to perfection.
1SmallSweet potato, peeled and chopped into chunks
4Baby Eggplants
¼tspAsafoetida/ Hing
For the Stuffing:
¼cupGrated Fresh Coconut
½cupCilantro, finely chopped
2teaspoonsGround Coriander
1teaspoonGround Cumin
1teaspoonRed Chili powder
2Green Chilies, finely chopped
1"Ginger piece, finely grated
1 ~ 2teaspoonsSugar
½teaspoonTurmeric
2teaspoonsChickpea flour/ Besan
To tasteSalt
Instructions
Prep the Veggies:
Remove the ends of the tendli and make a vertical slit in the middle. Remove the stalks of the eggplant and make a criss-cross slits in the bottom.
Prepare the Stuffing:
In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients listed under stuffing. Mix well, taste and adjust the seasoning.
Make Shaak:
Stuff the tindora and eggplant with the stuffing. Place the stuffed veggies along with baby potatoes, sweet potatoes and the remaining stuffing in a mixing bowl and mix well.
Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add the asafoetida and cook for a few seconds. Add all the vegetables and the stuffing along with ¼cup water. Mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Serve hot with rotlis or even rice.