Methi Chaman (Spinach and fenugreek with paneer)
4 Aug 2015
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Background
Fenugreek leaves (Methi leaves) have a distinctive taste and taste very good in combination with spinach. This recipe is really healthy with both the greens combined together. Paneer can be optional but it gives richness to the dish. It goes very well with roti.
Ingredients
- ½ Tbsp Butter
- 100g Fenugreek leaves
- 100g Spinach leaves
- 1 Onion chopped
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- ½ Tbsp Full cream
- 6 Cloves of garlic (Crushed)
- 2 tsp Ginger garlic paste
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tsp Garam masala
- 1-2 Green chillies (Depending on spice tolerence)
- ½ tsp Ginger powder
- Salt as required
- ½ tsp Sugar
- ½ Tbsp Oil
- 50g Paneer (Optional)
- A sprig of coriander leaves
Instructions
- Wash the fenugreek leaves and spinach leaves (both without the stems) thoroughly. Boil them together and blend them to a fine paste.
- In a deep bottomed vessel, heat both butter and oil together.
- Add the cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add the onion and fry until brown. Then, add the turmeric, garlic, green chillies and ginger garlic paste and sautΓ© them.
- Add the blended paste of the greens, sugar and salt and mix well.
- Add the coriander powder and ginger powder and fry until the oil oozes out on the sides. Cook on a slow flame.
- If the mixture is very thick, water can be added to make a desired consistency.
- Add the cream and paneer slices and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Garnish with coriander leaves.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Dinner - Lunch - Main
- Cuisines: - Indian
- Ingredients: - Fruits & Vegetables - Greens & Salads
- Health and Diet: - Gluten Free - Healthy
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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