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Grilled Arbi

Grilled Arbi which is initially steamed and then grilled is one of the best ways of eating Arbi! Pair it up with some rotis and it is an awesome meal in itself!

I have discovered the most awesome way of making arbi and this grilled arbi recipe is just that!

grilled arbi

 

I love arbi but used to stay away from it because,

  • It is full of carbs.
  • It is good when its made with lots of oil πŸ™
  • I cant just peel it without having to itch my hands for the whole day afterwards

Well I had these issues, but the the last two issues got solved, when sometime back, I discovered that we can grill this vegetable beautifully. Earlier I used to boil it and then grill, but then I read at some blog about steaming and grilling which seemed like an even healthier option.

So now I have a much healthier version of arbi which satisfies health freak as well as the taste buds! What a delicious way to eat Arbi. Honestly, I have loads of memories associated with arbi! Especially the crispy Punjabi style one, which reminds me so much of my dad! I think arbi is a great starter too! If you grill it or make it the Punjabi style, you can actually serve it with some toothpicks as a cocktail starter or appetiser! You have eat it some delicious cocktail or pair it up with a glass or cold beer on a hot summer day πŸ™‚

I have a friend who makes arbi in a tamarind gravy. That tastes amazing too. Like a sambhar, but a lot more thicker. I have friends who add arbi in dahi and that is also an amazing way of eating it. Well, you do realise, I am a big arbi fan πŸ™‚ Anyway, Iya the fellow arbi fan and Goofy since you asked for the recipe of this grilled arbi, this one is for you πŸ™‚

Grilled Arbi

Grilled Arbi which is initially steamed and then grilled is one of the best ways of eating Arbi! Pair it up with some rotis and it is an awesome meal in itself!
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Course Appetizer, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 onion medium sliced
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tbsp Corrainder powder
  • 1 tsp tava masala
  • 1 tsp chilli powder (or to taste as fiery as you want)
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • to taste salt
  • 1 tsp grease oil + oil to the baking tray

Instructions
 

  • Wash and roughly scrub the arbi (I have kept a scrotch brite seperately in the house for scrubbing potatoes and arbi etc)
  • Steam for about 6-8 minutes till a tender. I have this microwave steamer at home which is so handy and convenient to steam stuff, its my all time favorite cookware. You can use any steaming method you like.
  • Let it cool and peel of the thick skin using a knife (Surprisingly, it does not itch so much after steaming)
  • Chop the bigger ones into 2 pieces and leave the smaller ones as it is.
  • Mix all the dry masalas,onions with arbi.
  • Grease a tray and put the masala arbi in it.
  • Grill at 200C for about 10 minutes or so, stirring once inbetween.
  • In a small pan, take 1 tsp of oil and add mustard seeds and fry till they start spluttering.
  • Pour over grilled arbi and mix well.
  • Garnish with chopped corainder leaves and serve with hot paranthas or phulkas.

Notes

 
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Comments

  1. Doli says

    July 9, 2010 at 11:40 pm

    Is the veggie healthy even though it has lots of carbs? I used to stay away from it bcoz I thought it was like potatoes

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  2. Reema says

    July 9, 2010 at 11:50 pm

    wow!! its one of my fave veggies πŸ™‚ and the dish looks so yummy! will try out the recipe soon!

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  3. Shankari says

    July 10, 2010 at 12:16 am

    yum! Love this vegetable but like you said, I used a lot of oil to make it. I had read about this oven method on some other blog and I had tried it, but it did not come out so good. Looking at the above photos though, I’m tempted to give it another shot!

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  4. Writerzblock says

    July 10, 2010 at 4:41 am

    4th!!!
    I do like arbi when it is deep-fried πŸ™‚ Will try out the grilled option sometime. Didn’t know it couod be cooked this way! Great idea, Mon!

    Reply
  5. Smita says

    July 10, 2010 at 11:23 am

    This sounds yummy & I love arbi! Though I make it in cooker and masale waali!!!

    Lemme try this! I have arbi at home right now! πŸ˜€

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  6. monika says

    July 10, 2010 at 5:03 pm

    Looks yum. I love arbi too

    Reply
  7. Aarti says

    July 10, 2010 at 11:33 pm

    sounds yumm.. we normally cook it in the pressure cooker, tadka, add masalas and saute… πŸ™‚ dont deep fry much at home, but shall try once…

    Reply
  8. Niveditha says

    July 11, 2010 at 12:04 pm

    wah-wah! πŸ™‚

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  9. umsreflections says

    July 11, 2010 at 12:10 pm

    Yumm….but I’ve always done it in a non-stick pan, avoiding lots of oil. But it takes time to roast well. Grilling seems an interesting option – let me give it a try. πŸ™‚

    You always make even ordinary food so delicious and yummy, that I run to the veggies, to buy some and cook. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  10. Swaram says

    July 12, 2010 at 11:20 am

    We both don’t eat arbi, but I can def. drool @ the pics πŸ˜‰

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  11. monikamanchanda says

    July 12, 2010 at 8:13 pm

    well it is like potatoes and potatoes too when eaten in the right way are not really unhealthy

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  12. monikamanchanda says

    July 12, 2010 at 8:13 pm

    let me know if u like it reema

    Reply
  13. monikamanchanda says

    July 12, 2010 at 8:14 pm

    oh go ahead and try it again everyone here loves it

    Reply
  14. monikamanchanda says

    July 12, 2010 at 8:14 pm

    thanks pal πŸ˜‰

    Reply
  15. monikamanchanda says

    July 12, 2010 at 8:15 pm

    yeah I make the masale walli too but u know while in cooker i just dont get it very right, sometimes a little over boiled sometimes undercooked πŸ™ this way I can control the cooking πŸ˜‰

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  16. monikamanchanda says

    July 12, 2010 at 8:15 pm

    thank u namesake… hope u enjoy this version too πŸ™‚

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  17. monikamanchanda says

    July 12, 2010 at 8:16 pm

    yeah I have tried that too but somehow I cant seem to get it right πŸ™

    Reply
  18. monikamanchanda says

    July 12, 2010 at 8:17 pm

    oh yes I use non stick pan to but still one doesnt get that taste

    and awww uma thats a great compliment thank u dear

    Reply
  19. monikamanchanda says

    July 12, 2010 at 8:18 pm

    awwww u are such a sweetheart swaram

    Reply
  20. masood says

    July 13, 2010 at 7:12 pm

    what is arbi known as in english?

    Reply
  21. tikulicious says

    July 15, 2010 at 9:47 am

    Thanks for this one Monika . Made it and it turned out super. It is healthy and very delicious with lotsa lemon juice. ummm

    Reply

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Monika is an ex-IT person turned into a food blogger, consultant, home baker and an amateur food photographer. She loves music, writing, food, and travel, but not necessarily in that order ;)

Sin-A-Mon Tales is a canvas for her food memories. Apart from Sin -A- Mon Tales, Monika also writes for many online websites and publications. She's an avid reader and can always be found with a book in her bag, which mostly is as bright as her. She's an obsessive traveler and is always looking for the next food story. Read More…

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