A typical Sindhi meal would be phulka (flatbread) & rice served with a dry curry, papad and a gravy..
1.Seyal Bread (Bread)
In a 2L cooker, layer as below :
Layer 1: 3tbsp oil
Layer 2: 1/2C each chopped (onion, tomato)
Layer 4: 1tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/2tsp each (salt, chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala), 1/4tsp turmeric powder
Cook on high for 4 whistles. Let pressure settle. Mix in 3C chopped bread/ flatbreads.
2.Patata:
Cook potatoes with spiced edibles
Bhee Patata (Potato- lotus stem curry)
In a PC, layer as below :
Layer 1: 2tbsp oil
Layer 2: 1/2C chopped tomato
Layer 3: 1C lotus stem discs cut thin
Layer 4: 1C chopped Potato
Layer 5: 1tsp GG paste, 1/2tsp each (coriander, cumin, garam masala powders, salt)
Cook on high for 5 whistles. Let settle. Mix all.
Varyoon Patata (Potato- lentil dumpling curry)
In a PC, layer as below :
Layer 1: 3tbsp oil
Layer 2: 1/2C chopped tomato
Layer 3: 2C potato cut small
Layer 4: 1/2C dal wadis (sun dried spiced lentil paste) dipped in water & drained.
Layer 5: 1/2tsp each (coriander, chilli salt), 1/4tsp turmeric powder
Layer 6: 2tbsp caramelised onions.
Cook on high for 4 whistles. Let settle. Mix in 1C water. Mash coarsely
3. Bhugi Bhaji (Stir fried onion curry)
Cook vegetables with onions
Layer 1: 3tbsp oil
Layer 2: 1/2C chopped onions, 1tsp chopped ginger
Layer 3: 1C potatoes chopped small
Layer 4: 1/2C fresh green peas
Layer 5: 1C eggplant chopped large
Layer 6: 1/2tsp each (garam masala, chilli powder, dhania powder, salt), 1/8tsp asafoetida
Cook on high for 3 whistles. Mix all. Garnish with fried onions.
4. Bhaji
Cook spiced vegetables
Turi Bhaji (Ridge gourd curry)
In a PC, layer as below :
Layer 1: 3tbsp oil
Layer 2: 1/4C chopped tomato
Layer 3: 2C ridge gourd chopped big
Layer 4: 1 chopped green chilli, 1/2tsp each (coriander, chilli powder,salt)
Layer 5: 2tbsp caramelised onions.
Cook on high for 2 whistles. Release pressure. Mix all.
5. Bhartho
Cook & mash spiced vegetables
Vaagar jo bharto (Eggplant mash)
In a PC, layer as below :
Layer 1: 3tbsp oil
Layer 2: 2C chopped eggplant
Layer 3: 1/2tsp each (chilli powder, salt)
Layer 5: 1tbsp caramelised (onions, tomato).
Cook on high for 4 whistles. Release pressure. Mix all.
6. Sai Bhaji (Spinach curry)
Cook & mash spiced spinach
In a PC, layer as below :
Layer 1: 3 tbsp ghee
Layer 2: 1/2C each chopped (onion, deseeded tomato)
Layer 3: 2C chopped spinach
Layer 4. 1/4C soaked & drained channa dal
Layer 5: 1C Potato chopped small, 1C eggplant chopepd big
Layer 6: 1tsp GG paste, 2 chopped green chillies, 1/2tsp each (coriander, cumin, powders, salt)
Layer 6: 2C chopped spinach
Cook on high for 3 whistles. Release pressure. Mix all. Mash coarsely.
7.Seyal
Cook edibles with onion & tomato:
Bhe Seyal (Lotus stem)
In a PC, layer as below :
Layer 1: 3tbsp oil,
layer 2: 1/2C each chopped (Onion, tomato)
Layer 2: 2C Lotus stem cut into thin rounds.
Layer 3: 1/2tsp each (salt, coriander powder, garam masala), 1/4tsp turmeric powder
Cook on high for 3 whistles. Release pressure. Mix all with 1C water.
Gobhi Seyal (Cauliflower)
Seyal 2
In a PC, layer as below :
Layer 1: 3tbsp oil, 1tbsp water
Layer 2: 2C cauliflower florets
Layer 3: In a small container, add 1/4C each caramelised (onion, tomato)
1/2tsp each (salt, chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala), 1/4tsp turmeric powder
Cook on high for 2 whistles. Release pressure. Mix all with 1/2C water.
Seyal Murgh (Chicken)
In a 2L cooker, layer as below :
Layer 1: 3tbsp oil
Layer 2: 250g chopped chicken mixed with 1/2tsp salt
Layer 3: In a small inner vessel, add 1/4C each caramelised (onion, tomato) , 1tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/2tsp each (salt, chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala), 1/4tsp turmeric powder
Cook on high for 5 whistles. Release pressure. Mix in 1/4C water.
Seyal Machi (Fish)
In a 2L cooker, layer as below :
Layer 1: 2tbsp oil
Layer 2: 250g chopped fish, 2 chopped green chillies
Layer 3: 1/4C each caramelised (onion, tomato)
Layer 4: 1tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/2tsp each (salt, chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala), 1/4tsp turmeric powder.
Cook on high for 2 whistles. Release pressure. Mix in 1/4C water.
Seyal Teevan (Mutton)
In a 2L cooker, layer as below :
Layer 1: 3tbsp oil
Layer 2: 250g mutton chopped small, 2 chopped green chillies
Layer 3: 1/4C each caramelised (onion, tomato)
Layer 4: In a small inner vessel, add 1/4C each caramelised (onion, tomato) , 1tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/2tsp each (salt, chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala), 1/4tsp turmeric powder
Cook on high for ten minutes. Let pressure settle. Mix in 1/2C water.
8. Dal
Spiced lentil stews
Thoomawari Dal( Lentil stew)
Cook garlic with spiced lentils into a stew
In a PC, layer as below :
Layer 1: 3tbsp oil
Layer 2: 1/2C each ( chopped onion, tomato)
Layer 3: 1tsp GG paste, 2 chopped green chillies, 1/2tsp each ( coriander, cumin, garam masala powders, salt)
Layer 4: 1/2C Soaked & drained masoor dal
Cook on high for 4whistles. Mash coarsely. Mix in 1C water.
Dal Pakwan
Cook spiced lentils into a stew
In a 2L cooker, layer as below:
Layer 1: 3tbsp oil, 1/4C water
Layer 2: 1C Channa dal (soaked overnight & drained)
Layer 3: 1/2tsp each (salt, chilli powder, cumin powder, garam masala, mango powder), 1/4tsp each (asafoetida, turmeric powders).
Cook on high for 5 whistles. Mix in 1tbsp OPOS tamarind paste.
Serve with pakwan (Maida Poori)
Sindhi Channa masala
Cook whole legumes into a stew
In a 2L PC, layer as below
Layer 1: 3tbsp ghee, 2 tbsp water
Layer 2: 1C chopped tomatoes
Layer 3: 2C (overnight soaked & drained) whole chickpeas
Layer 4: 1/4C caramelised onion, 1tbsp GG paste
Layer 5: 1/2tsp each (Salt, garam masala, pepper powder, chilli powder, cumin powder), 1tsp each (mango powder, dhania powder,), 1/4tsp asafoetida,
Cook on high for 6 whistles. Let settle. Mash coarsely.
9. Sindhi Kadhi
Cook spiced vegetables in a sour liquid
Layer 1: 3tbsp oil, 1tsp ginger
Layer 2: 1C chopped tomato, 2 chopped green chillies
Layer 3: 1/2C each chopped (flat beans, potato, drumstick, cauliflower)
Layer 4: 1tsp each salt, 1/4tsp each (fenugreek powder, asafoetida, turmeric powder)
Layer 5: In an inner vessel, mix 3tbsp roasted gram flour, 1tbsp tamarind paste, 1C water without lumps.
Cook on high for 3 whistles. Release pressure. Mix in 1C water.
Main Dishes:
10. Rice (Bhugha chawaran) (Spiced rice)
Cook rice with caramelised onions
Soak 1C basmathi rice for 1 hour. Drain. Mix in 1/8 tsp turmeric pwdr, 1/4 tsp each (chili powder, Garam masala), 1/2 tsp salt.
In a PC, layer as below :
Layer 1: 3 tsp ghee, 1C water
Layer 2: Half the soaked rice,
Layer 3: 1/4C caramelised onion
Layer 4: 2 nos each (bay leaves, cardamom, cloves),
Layer 5: Remaining rice
Cook on high for 2whistles. Let pressure settle. Fluff up & serve.
11. Sindhi Mutton Biriyani:
Cook rice with spiced mutton
Mix 500g mutton, 1C fried onion, 1/4C yogurt, 1/4C caramelised tomatoes, 1tbsp GG paste, 1/2tbsp each (chilli powder, salt), 2 slit green chillies.
In a 2L PC, layer as below
Layer 1: 3tbsp ghee, 1/2C water
Layer 2: 1/2C chopped tomatoes
Layer 3: Half the spiced mutton
Layer 4: 1C washed & soaked basmathi
Layer 5: 1C chopped potatoes
Layer 6: 1/2C chopped dried apricots (soaked ,drained & chopped)
Layer 7: 2 slit green chillies
Layer 8: Remaining mutton
Layer 9: 1/4C chopped mint
Cook on high for 6 whistles. Let settle. Fluff up. Garnish with fried onions.
Sai chutney (Green Chutney)
Blend herbs with spices into a green dip
Blend 1/2C each chopped (mint, cilantro, raw mango, onion), a green chili, 1tsp chopped ginger, 1/2tsp salt, 2tsp oil. Blend to a paste. Mix in 1/2tsp lemon juice.
13. Yogurt Dip
Cook spiced vegetables & mix in yogurt
Mattho (Bottlegourd Raita)
Layer 1: 3tbsp water
Layer 2: 1C chopped bottle gourd
Layer 3: 1/2tsp salt
Cook on high for 3 whistles. Release pressure. Mash. Mix in 1C yogurt, 1 chopped green chilli.
14. Drink: Thadal (Almond Drink)
Blend nuts & spices with sweetened milk
Soak 4 almonds, 2tbsp melon seeds, 1/2tsp (fennel, black pepper) in water for an hour. Drain. Blend to a paste with 2tbsp sugar, 1/4C milk. Mix in 2tbsp rose petals, 6 saffron strands, 1C milk. Serve cold
15. Dessert:
Seviyan ji khirni (Vermicelli kheer)
In a 2L cooker, add 1/2C vermicelli, 6 strands saffron, 1tbsp ghee, 1/4C each sliced (almonds , pistachio), 4 crushed cardamoms. Add enough water to cover vermicelli. Close, fix weight & cook on high for 2 whistles/ 6 minutes.Release pressure. Mix in 2C powdered sugar, 2C boiled milk
Bohri:
Sweeten Roasted & crumbled flatbreads.
Chop/ crumble flatbreads to have 1 cup. Mix & knead in 1/4C each (powdered sugar, ghee)
Tahiri
In a 2L cooker, add 1C soaked & drained rice, 2tbsp ghee, 2 crushed cardamoms, 1/2tsp salt, 1C water. Cook on high for 2 whistles. Let pressure settle. Mix in 1C grated jaggery. Keep closed for 10 minutes & serve.
16. Pickle:
Whole Lemon Pickle: Take four lemons. Cut each into quarters
so that they still remain joined at the tip. Take 1/4C
each (chili powder, salt), 1tsp each (turmeric powder, asafoetida).Stuff this mixture into the lemons. Pack lemons
in a clean jar. Add half a handful of chopped ginger and four
green chilies cut into thin strips. Cover the jar with a clean
cloth and keep in sun for two days.
Rai Paani Ji Achaar
Mix 2C chopped onions, 1/2C mustard powder, 1tbsp each (salt, chilli powder), 1/2tsp turmeric powder, 1C water. Serve after 2 days. Sunning optional.
Sindhi Garam Masala:
Heat a pan. Add 2 mace, 1" bit cinnamon, 2 cardamoms, 1tsp cumin, 1tsp kalonji, 2 bay leaves. Stir and toast on gentle heat till fragrant. Blend to a powder with 1/8tsp nutmeg powder.