Methi Besan Subzi
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Methi besan subzi is a very tasty and nutritious subzi made with fenugreek leaves, gram flour and spices. Spices give a nice flavor to the methi leaves and reduces the bitterness of the methi leaves.Methi leaves are available in plenty during winter season and hence is a good way of including them in your daily diet. This subzi is simple and easy to make too with the ingredients available at home.
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Ingredients
- 3 Fenugreek leaves Methi, washed and chopped finely
- 1/2 cup Gram flour Besan
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1/2 tbsp cumin seed jeera
- 1 teaspoon Ginger garlic paste
- 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Dry mango powder or Amchoor
- Salt to taste
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Instructions
- Separate the leaves from the stems of the methi leaves.
- Wash or rinse the leaves in running water to remove any mud particles in them. Drain the water completely and then chop the leaves finely. Keep it aside.
- Dry roast the gram flour in a pan on medium flame till it turns light brown in colour. Set aside.
- Heat oil in the same pan on medium flame. Add cumin seeds and allow them to splutter.
- Then add ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder and coriander powder.
- Stir on a low flame for half a minute till the raw smell of the ginger-garlic goes away. Take care not to burn the masalas.
- Add the chopped methi leaves and mix well.
- Close the pan with its lid and cook on a low to medium flame. Keep stirring in between. The methi leaves will release some water. Continue to cook on a low flame.
- Once the methi leaves are well cooked and the water dries up, add the roasted gram flour. Ensure there are no lumps formed.
- Mix well again and close the pan with its lid.
- Cook for a minute or two on low flame till the gram flour is well blended with the methi leaves. Lastly add aamchoor powder and mix well. Switch off the flame.
- Delicious methi besan ki subzi is ready to be served. Serve this subzi with rotis, phulkas or steamed rice.
Notes
- Once you add gram flour, keep stirring to avoid any lumps formation.
- You can add chopped onions too for an enhanced flavor.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 129 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 8 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 16 mg | Potassium: 155 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 90 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 18 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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