METHI RINGAN IN BESAN YOGURT CURRY

      METHI RINGAN IN BESAN YOGURT

                          CURRY

                                                           (Serves 2)

Methi/Fenugreek Leaves are rich in Iron. Methi - Ringan In Besan Yogurt Curry is a very healthy nutritious dish.

INGREDIENTS:

·      2 cups Methi/Fenugreek Leaves OR 1 Small bunch, pluck methi leaves from the stem (Do not chop leaves, chopped leaves will make curry bitter)

·      1 cup OR 1 medium Ringan/Baingan/Eggplant, diced

·      1 T Oil

·      2 tsp. OR 2 Large Garlic Cloves, chopped

·      ¼ tsp. Mustard Seeds

·      ¼ tsp. Cumin Seeds

·      Pinch Asafoetida

·      ¼ tsp. Turmeric Powder

·      ½ tsp. Kashmiri Red Chili Powder

·      1 Green Chili, chopped

·      1/3 tsp. Salt or as per taste

·      1 tsp. Sugar

·      1 cup Water or as needed for desire gravy consistency

·      ¼ tsp. Coriander Powder

·      ¼ tsp. Cumin Powder

·      2 T Yogurt

·      2 tsp. Besan Flour

·      2 T Water, for yogurt-besan mixture

LET’S COOK:

Pluck methi leaves from the stem and wash them thoroughly. Keep aside.

In a small bowl combine yogurt, besan and water and prepare lump free mixture. Keep aside.

Heat oil in a pan on medium heat.

Once oil is hot add mustard seeds, let them pop.

Add cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle.

Add asafoetida, turmeric powder, and Kashmiri red chili powder, methi leaves, salt and mix well.

Cover the lid and allow methi leaves to sweat for 4-5 minutes.

Add diced eggplant and green chili and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add ½ cup water and continue cooking methi and ringan.

Add yogurt-besan-water mixture and add remaining ½ cup water and continue cooking until methi leaves cooked through and gravy thickens, stirring once in a while.

Add sugar, coriander powder and cumin powder mix and cover the lid and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Serve hot with Phulka Roti or Bajri Rotla.

Enjoy…

VARIATION:

Use Tandalja Ni Bhaji or Spinach instead of Methi Leaves.

Methi Leaves are bitter in taste while Tandalja Ni Bhaji and Spinach aren’t.