Code2Cook | Vegetarian and Healthy Recipes Collection: Methi Chi Bhaji

Being from north India we never tasted methi/fenugreek with moong dal/yellow lentil in my native. One of my friend in my society told me about this. Since I am on spree of making one green veggie every day so I gave it a try. This Maharastrian styled fenugreek/methi leaves sabzi is cooked along with yellow moong dal/yellow lentil. The dal/lentil gives nice flavor to this sabzi. This recipe known as methi chi bhaji in marathi.

Ingredients sufficient for four people

1 Bunch of fenugreek/methi leaves
1/2 Cup yellow lentil/moong dal
12-14 garlic clove
1" ginger chopped finely
2 green chilies chopped finely
Salt as per taste
Oil for cooking

Method: First wash methi/fenugreek leaves 2-3 times with water. This cleans dirt very well. To avoid bitterness in methi/fenugreek you can add little sugar or lemon juice. This will not only removes the bitterness of methi/fenugreek but also enhances the flavor.

Soak moong dal for about 30 mins. After that boil it in a pan for 10 min or untill it is half cooked. Strain and keep it aside. You can use the remaining water in kneading dough or soup.

In a pan heat oil and add chopped garlic. Fry till its raw smell go away. Add ginger, green chilies and fry for one min. To this add dal/yellow lentil and chopped fenugreek/methi leaves. Do not close the lid, dal/yellow lentil will be cooked properly as methi/fenugreek will start leaving water. Cook this until all water absorbed and dal/lentil is cooked. Serve hot with roti/paratha/flatbread. This taste yummy.

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