Methi or Fenugreek seeds and leaves form an important ingredient in Indian households. It is used in almost every Indian preparation be it dal, paratha or curry. Fenugreek is a rich reservoir of medicinal properties that imparts many health benefits. Fenugreek helps to reduce cholesterol level, control heart rate and blood pressure and diabetes. Taking soaked methi seeds in mornings helps in lowering the blood sugar levels and aids in weight loss too.
Green Peas are really little powerhouses of nutrition that are a boon for your health.A cup of peas has less than 100 calories but lots of protein, fiber and micronutrients.
Today, I combined these two healthy greens and made a main course entree for my dinner. Matar Methi ki sabzi is a delicious and very healthy curry to be served in a main course meal. You can make it dry or with gravy as I made it. For making dry you just need to lessen the amount of water while boiling the peas.It goes well with Chappatis or rice , but tastes best when eaten with a hot crisp Paratha. Try this at home and enjoy this healthy curry with your family.
Here is the recipe
MATAR METHI KI SABZI
INGREDIENTS
Fresh Methi ( fenugreek) leaves- 1 chopped
dry red chilies- 1 or 2
Fresh or frozen green peas- 2 cups.
Turmeric powder- 1tsp.
Salt to taste.
Oil- 1 tbsp
chopped Ginger- 1 tsp
chopped onions- 1 medium
tomatoes chopped – 2
ground ginger-1tsp
ground cumin- 1/2 tsp
Garam masala powder- 1/4 tsp.
lime juice- few drops
METHOD
- Place the peas in the pressure cooker with 2 cups of water and cook under pressure for 5 minutes.
- Open the cooker and mix in dried red chilies,turmeric ans salt.
- cover lightly and simmer without pressure cooker over low heat for 10-15 minutes.
- In another heavy based pan , heat the oil . add ginger, onions and fry them till they become transparent.
- Now add chopped tomatoes , and all the ground spices and stir fry for about 2-3 minutes, until the tomatoes become soft.
- Add Methi( fenugreek) leaves and cook them until they leave their water for about 10 minutes.
- Now add peas with any liquid in the cooker and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle garam masala on top along with few drops of lime juice and serve hot with rotis or rice.
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