Rushichi Bhaji, a dry curry with mix vegetables is made on Rushi Panchami. But this is not a regular mix vegetable curry. The uniqueness of this vegetable curry is used only vegetables which grow without ox's labour. This curry contains fruit vegetables, root vegetables and leafy vegetables too. This vegetable is made without oil and spices. Only green chillies are used in this curry. This curry is extremely healthy, low-cal and tasty too. Because of use of organic, seasonal and fresh veggies and absence of any fat/oil.
Next day after Ganesh Chaturthi is Rushi Panchami. This day is devoted to 'Saptarshi' means seven rishis. This day is of special relevance to signify the purity of body and soul. This meal is a glimpse of rishis food and their lifestyle.
This curry prepares various ways in a different part of Konkan. I am giving here our recipe. In my childhood, my grandmother used to cook this curry in an earthen pot on wood heat stove. That taste of curry was awesome, I never forget that taste.