Methichi Usal

Methichi Usal

Methichi Usal

Veg

A nutritious curry made with fenugreek leaves cooked in a spiced coconut gravy, often enjoyed with rice or chapati.

Cuisines

Maharashtrian

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

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

Ingredients

Fenugreek Sprout 1 cup Fenugreek Sprout
oil 1 tablespoon Oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
asafoetida 1 Asafoetida , pinch
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
Godaa Masala 1 teaspoon Godaa Masala , or garam masala
jaggery 1 teaspoon Jaggery
water 1 cup Water
salt — Salt , to taste
Coconut 2 tablespoons Coconut , freshly grated
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  3. 3 Add cumin seeds and a pinch of asafoetida.
  4. 4 Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  5. 5 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
  6. 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and godaa masala.
  7. 7 Mix well and add the methi sprouts.
  8. 8 Add jaggery and salt to taste.
  9. 9 Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
  10. 10 Reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the sprouts are cooked.
  11. 11 Garnish with freshly grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

Adjust the amount of jaggery according to your taste preference for sweetness.