Friday 6 December 2013

Mooli-Methi Fry-radish and fenugreek leaves stir fry

Winter is the time for some fresh green seasonal vegetables like radish.This recipe is a combination of radish and fenugreek(methi) leaves which is nutritious as both are great sources of some essential vitamins and minerals.

Ingredients:
Radish-4,medium sized;finely chopped
Methi leaves-2 bundles
Onion-1,small;finely chopped
Dry red chillies-2,broken
Garlic-5-6 cloves,crushed
Mustard seeds-1/4 teaspoon
Fenugreek(methi) seeds-a pinch
Turmeric powder-1/4 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Oil-2 teaspoons

Method:
-Make sure you wash the methi leaves in running water 2-3 times to remove the dirt and then finely chop the leaves.
-Peel the radish and finely chop them.
-Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds,methi seeds,dry red chillies and let it splutter.
-Now add finely chopped onions and saute for 2-3 minutes and then add the crushed garlic.
-Add chopped radish and mix well and let it cook for 3-4 minutes on medium flame.
-Add chopped methi leaves  and mix well again and cover the lid and cook on low flame for 3-4 minutes or till the radish is cooked.
-Serve hot with rice or chapati.

My Notes:You can also use the radish leaves along with methi leaves to make the dish more healthy.