Methi Thecha
Veg
Vegan
A spicy condiment made with fresh fenugreek leaves, green chilies, and garlic, adding a burst of flavor to any meal.
Cuisines
Vidarbha
Nagpuri
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
|
1 cup | Fenugreek Leaf , fresh |
|
4 cloves | Garlic , finely chopped |
|
2 tablespoons | Peanut |
|
4 pieces | Green Chili , slit |
|
1 tablespoon | Oil |
|
— | Salt , to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Wash the fenugreek leaves thoroughly and chop them finely.
- 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 3 Add peanuts to the pan and roast them until they are golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- 4 In the same pan, add garlic cloves and green chilies. Sauté until the garlic turns golden.
- 5 Add the chopped fenugreek leaves to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they wilt.
- 6 Add the roasted peanuts back to the pan and mix well.
- 7 Season with salt to taste and sauté for another minute.
- 8 Transfer the mixture to a mortar and pestle and coarsely grind it to form a coarse paste.
Tips
Adjust the number of green chilies according to your spice preference. Serve as a side dish with rice or roti.