Methi Chi Patal Bhaji
by Tarla Dalal

This tongue-tickling subzi of fenugreek leaves and peanuts has a wonderful blend of textures and flavours, which is sure to make your taste buds yearn for more. While the traditional spice enhancers like mustard and cumin seeds feature in this Methi chi Patal Bhaji too, the unique aspect here is a final tempering of dry coconut and garlic, which gives out a really luring aroma. It is important to keep the kadhai covered for some time after adding the tempering, so that the bhaji imbibes its flavour well. If you like a tangy, sour flavour, you can mix the besan in buttermilk instead of water.

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Methi Chi Patal Bhaji recipe - How to make Methi Chi Patal Bhaji

1 cup chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
1 tbsp raw peanuts
2 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour)
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp sugar
salt to taste
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Other Ingredients
2 tsp oil
1 1/2 tbsp sliced dry coconut (kopra)
1 1/2 tbsp chopped garlic (lehsun)

Method

Combine the raw peanuts and enough warm water for 15 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
Combine the besan and 1½ cups of water in a deep bowl, mix well and keep aside.
Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai and add the mustard seeds.
When the seeds crackle, add the cumin seeds, asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
Add the fenugreek leaves, turmeric powder and chilli powder, mix well and cover and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the peanuts, besan-water mixture, sugar and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the coriander, mix well and keep aside.
For the tempering, heat the oil in a small non-stick pan, add the coconut and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the tempering over the patal bhaji and cover with a lid and keep aside for 1 minute.
Mix well and serve immediately.