Lilve Ki Sabzi is an exotic Rajasthani dish that every food lover must try, See recipe

Rajasthani food items and dishes are spicy, rich, layered and have a very traditional and authentic taste. Rajasthani people cook a number of different dishes using green chickpeas (Lilve). Lilve Ki Sabzi is a very popular dish in all households.

This is a highly nutritious dish loaded with protein, iron, calcium, and dietary fibres. Lilve Ki Sabzi is generally served with hot steamed rice and chapattis for a meal. So, here is the recipe for this yummiest Rajasthani dish that you can try at home.

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Other details of Lilve Ki Sabzi

• Cuisine: Indian, Rajasthani
• Course: Lunch/ Dinner
• Cooking Time: 60 minutes
• Serving: 3 People

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Ingredients for Lilve Ki Sabzi recipe

• 1 tbsp Cooking oil
• 1 cup Fresh green chickpeas (Lilve)
• 1 big potato (Aloo), cut in the cubed shape
• 1 Bay leaf (Tej Patta)
• 1 Black cardamom (Badi Elaichi)
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 Onion, finely chopped
• 1 Onion, paste
• 2 tbsp Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)
• 1 tsp Red chilli powder
• ¾ tsp Turmeric powder (Haldi)
• 1 tsp Coriander Powder (Dhania)
• Salt, as per taste
• Water, as required
• 2 bunches of Coriander (Dhaniya) leaves, finely chopped

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Instructions to cook this delicious Rajasthani dish:

• To start with the Rajasthani dish, Lilve Ki Sabzi recipe, the first step is to heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and add bay leaf, cloves, and Elaichi to it.
• Sauté them for about 15 seconds and then add the chopped onions. Sauté the onions till they turn soft and golden brown.
• After the onions, add the cubed potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes until they become soft.
• Then, put the ginger-garlic paste and onion paste in the pan. Cook it with the other ingredients for 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt and masalas like red chili powder, turmeric powder, and coriander powder.
• Let the Lilve Ki Sabzi cook for 2 minutes on a medium flame to enhance the taste.
• Then add curd and the required salt to the pan. As you will see that gravy starts leaving the oil from the sides, you can then add the green chickpeas (Lilve).
• Then after 5 minutes, add the required water, stir well and cover it with a lid.
• To enhance the taste of the Lilve Ki Sabzi recipe, let it cook till the gravy thickens and the green chickpeas are cooked.
• Once the Rajasthani dish starts boiling and is cooked well, garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve this tasty Rajasthani dish, Lilve Ki Sabzi recipe with hot steamed rice and chapattis for a meal.

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