Methichi Bhaji

Methichi bhaji is a Maharashtrian dish prepared from fenugreek leaves. It is a mild spicy, sweet and tangy dish with a slight bitterness of fenugreek.

Serves: 3

Ingredients: 

1. Methi (chopped) - 1/2 to 3/4 bunch
2. Toor dal - 3 tbsp
3. Groundnuts - handful
4. Besan - 1 1/2 tbsp
5. Roasted groundnut powder - 1 1/2 tbsp
6. Tamarind pulp - 2 to 2 1/2 tbsp
7. Jaggery - as per your requirement
8. Salt to taste

For the Tempering:

1. Oil - 1 tbsp
2. Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
3. Cumin seeds - 1/3 tsp
4. Hing - 1/4 tsp
5. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
6. Chilly powder - 1/2 tsp
7. Goda masala - 1tbsp

Procedure:

• Soak  toor dal  for half an hour, soak handful of groundnuts for at least 3 hrs.
• Now pressure cook  methi, dal and groundnuts with sufficient water on medium flame (8 to 10 whistles).
• Once it gets cooked, add  besan, roasted groundnut powder, tamarind pulp, salt and jaggery to taste.
• Add water as per your requirement and simmer.
• While it simmers, heat oil and in a tempering pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, hing, turmeric powder, red chilly powder and  goda masala. 
• Add the tempering.
• Simmer for 2 mins and serve hot with chapati or masale bhat