How to make Methi fry -
Roasted fenugreek seeds and rice powdered, cooked with masalas and tempered.
This recipe is contributed by Member Girija devi.
Main Ingredients : Fenugreek seeds (methi dana) , Rice (चावल)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
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Methi fry Recipe Card
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Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 11-15 minutes
Cook time : 11-15 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Methi fry Recipe
Fenugreek seeds (methi dana) 1 tablespoon
Rice raw 1 cup
Whole dry red chillies 7-8
Oil 3 tablespoons
Onion sliced finely 1 medium
Garlic chopped 2 cloves
Jaggery (gur) 1/2 teaspoon
Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Curry leaves 10-12
Mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon
Tamarind
Method
Step 1
Roast fenugreek seeds, rice and dry red chillies and roast till golden. Cool and grind it to a fine powder.
Step 2
Heat two tablespoons oil in a non-stick pan. Add onions and garlic and saute for two to three minutes. Add 1 cup water and bring it to boil.
Step 3
Add jaggery, tamarind, turmeric powder and salt and cook for three to four minutes.
Step 4
Add the rice powder and stir continuously to avoid lumps and cook till the gravy thickens.Bring it to boil.
Step 5
Heat remaining oil in a non-stick pan. Add curry leaves and mustard seeds and saute till the seeds crackles.
Step 6
Add it to the above mixture and mix well.Serve hot with roti or rice
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