Sajana saga bhaja (Orissa style): drumstick leaves sukhi bhaji:

Sajana saga  (drumstick leaves) – 200gm

Yello pumpkin- 100gm (cut in to pieces)

JANHI (Ridge gourd)- 1 medium size ( peeled & cut in to pieces)

Haldi a pinch

1tsp Panch phutan

Onion- 2 medium size- sliced

Garlic cloves -5 crushed

Salt as per the tatse

Slit Red chilly- 2

Sugar ½ tsp

Milk- 1 cup

Oil

Grated coconut- 2 tblsp (optional)

Roasted moong- ¼ cup ( optional)

Method:

Take a kadai. Boil 1 cup of water in that kadai. Put the roasted moong dals to the boiling water. Let it boil for 4-5 min. When the moong dals are 90% cooked ,switch off the flame & drain all the water. Keep aside.

In the mean time Wash  the drumstick leaves & drain all the water. Cut the leaves.

Heat oil in a kadai. Crackle panch phutan. Add crushed garlic, hari mirch sauté for 15 sec.  & add onion slices. Sauté for 1-2 min till they turn to light brown in colour.

Add pumpkin & ridge gourd pieces. Sauté for 1-2 min. Add haldi, Mix well then add the drum stick leaves & boiled moong dal. Add milk. Mix well. Let it cook in the milk for 2-3 min till the leaves becomes soft. When the milk disappears from the  saga then add grated coconuts & mix well. Turn off the flame & serve hot with rice & dal.