Methi Saag

Methi Saag

Methi Saag

Veg Vegan

A simple yet flavorful preparation of fresh fenugreek leaves, cooked with minimal spices, often served as a side dish.

Cuisines

Jharkhand

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Fenugreek Leaf 2 bunches Fenugreek Leaf , fresh
Potato 1 medium Potato , peeled and cubed
mustard oil 1 tablespoon Mustard oil
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Onion 1 medium Onion , thinly sliced
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , finely chopped
Ginger 1 inch Ginger , finely chopped
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
salt Salt , to taste
water 1 cup Water

Instructions

  1. 1 Pluck the methi leaves from the stems, wash thoroughly under running water, and chop them finely.
  2. 2 Peel and dice the potato into small cubes.
  3. 3 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat until it starts to smoke lightly.
  4. 4 Add cumin seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter.
  5. 5 Finely chop the onion, garlic, and ginger, then add them to the pan. Sauté until the onion turns golden brown.
  6. 6 Add the diced potato to the pan and stir well.
  7. 7 Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt over the potatoes. Mix to coat the potatoes with the spices.
  8. 8 Add the chopped methi leaves to the pan and stir to combine with the potatoes and spices.
  9. 9 Pour in the water, cover the pan, and let it cook on low heat until the potatoes are tender and the methi is cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
  10. 10 Check for seasoning and adjust salt if necessary before serving.

Tips

For a slightly tangy flavor, you can add a teaspoon of lemon juice before serving.