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BABY METHI BHAJI

The slight bitterness of the baby fenugreek is very endearing in this flavourful dish. Fresh fenugreek leaves cooked with Indian spices. This recipe has featured on the show Khanakhazana.

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BABY METHI BHAJI

Main IngredientsBaby fenugreek leaves, Toor dal
CuisineIndian
CourseMain Course Vegetarian
Prep Time26-30 minutes
Cook time21-25 minutes
Serve4
TasteSpicy
Level of CookingEasy
OthersVeg

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups cleaned and chopped baby fenugreek leaves 
  • 2 tablespoons split pigeon peas, soaked for 30 minutes
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2-3 green chillies, finely chopped
  • 6-8 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  • A pinch of turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped jaggery (gur) 
  • 2-3 tablespoons scraped fresh coconut 

Method

  1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add green chillies and garlic and sauté till golden brown in color.
  2. Add onions, mix and sauté on high heat till the onions soften. Add fenugreek leaves and mix well. Add pigeon peas and mix well.
  3. Add turmeric powder, ½ cup water, mix well, cover and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes or till the pigeon peas soften.
  4. Add salt and jaggery, mix well and sauté for 1-2 minutes on a medium heat. Add coconut and mix well. Increase heat and cook, stirring, till most of the moisture dries up.
  5. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot.
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