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Introduction
A traditional side dish using sanai ka phool (sesbania flowers), this simple mash is full of rustic charm. Lightly boiled and mashed with mustard oil and garlic, it’s a flavorful village specialty.
1. Preparing the Flowers
Ingredients:
● 1 cup sanai flowers (cleaned)
● Salt to taste
● Water (for boiling)
Instructions:
● Boil flowers in salted water until soft.
● Drain and let cool slightly.
2. Mashing the Bharta
Ingredients:
● Boiled sanai flowers
● 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
● 1 green chili (chopped)
● 1 tsp mustard oil
Instructions:
● Mash boiled flowers with garlic, chili, and mustard oil.
● Mix well and adjust salt.
3. Pro Tips for Perfect Bharta
● Use a stone grinder (sil batta) for authentic texture.
● Flowers should be fresh and tender.
4. Serving Suggestions
Serve with plain rice and dal for a nutritious tribal meal.
5. Fun Fact
Sanai flowers are also used in Jharkhand’s natural medicine and farming culture for their nitrogen-fixing ability.
🔗 Source: https://www.jharkhandstatenews.com/article/knowledge/269/sanai-ka-phool-the-wildflower-of-jharkhand