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Methi Chi Patal Bhaji (Traditional Maharashtrian Curry)| Methi Ki Sabji

Methi chi Patal Bhaji is a comforting traditional Maharashtrian curry made with fresh fenugreek leaves (methi), besan (gram flour) and spices.
This is a vegan, easy-to-make, no onion no garlic, beginner-friendly, diabetic-friendly simple curry recipe that can be served with bhakri, phulka or rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, Maharashtrian
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Methi Leaves (Fenugreek Leaves)
  • 4 tablespoons Besan (Gram Flour)
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon Hing (asafoetida)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Jaggery (Gul)
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

Prep The Leaves
  1. Pluck only the methi leaves and discard the stems.
  2. Wash the leaves couple of times to get rid of any dirt.
  3. Pat dry the leaves with a kitchen towel and roughly chop them .
Cooking The Methi Leaves
  1. Add 2 cups of water to the chopped methi leaves.
  2. Pressure cook for 4-5 whistles.
  3. Once cooked, drain the water and keep it aside (we will use this later)
  4. Now, using the back of the spatula, roughly mash the methi leaves. (optional)
  5. To the mashed leaves, gradually start adding besan. I have ended up using 4 tablespoons of besan for making this curry.
  6. While mixing besan to the methi leaves, make sure to avoid lumps in the mixutre.
  7. Besan Methi mixture is ready. Let's make the patal bhaji.
Making Methi Chi Patal Bhaji
  1. Heat oil. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  2. Add hing and turmeric powder.
  3. Add the methi besan mixture and mix well. Add 2-3 cups of water to make the curry. Adjust the consistency according to your preference.
  4. Add spices, red chilli powder, salt and jaggery. Mix well and let the curry come to a boil.
  5. Now, add 1/2 cup of the methi water that we saved earlier. Make sure not to add too much of methi water as the patal bhaji (curry) may turn out bitter.
  6. Let the patal bhaji come to a boil. Make sure to stir occasionally as besan tends to stick to the bottom of the pan.
  7. Delicious & Nutritious Methi Chi Patal Bhaji is ready.
  8. Serve hot with soft Indrayani rice or bhakri.

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