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low calorie carrot methi sabzi is a nourishing sabzi which can be served for lunch or dinner. Learn how to make carrot methi sabzi.

carrot methi sabzi is made from simple ingredients like carrots, methi, onions and Indian spices.

To make carrot methi sabzi, chop the carrots and methi leaves and keep ready. Heat the oil and temper with cumin seeds. Add onions, ginger and green chillies and saute for 2 minutes. Add fenugreek leaves and saute for 2 minutes. Add the carrots, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt and 1 cup of water, mix well, cover and cook over a slow flame till all the moisture has evaporated and the carrots are tender.

Carrots are one of the richest sources of carotenoids after fruits like mangoes and papaya. Fenugreek too is high in antioxidants, vitamin A and vitamin C. Gajar methi sabzi is a great recipe that boosts immunity, eat this often for a stronger you. One of our members found this healthy carrot methi sabzi great for her kid with eye problem as it has good Vitamin A content.

Rich in fibre, this carrot methi sabzi is a healthy addition to diabetic as well as heart patients' diets. It will help manage blood sugar and cholesterol levels. The fiber in this low calorie gajar methi sabzi will also help to keep constipation at bay.

Tips for carrot methi sabzi. 1. Do not chop the carrots very finely, else the crunchiness will go away. 2. Do not overcook the fenugreek leaves. 3. Cover with a lid and cook the subzi to reduce some cooking time. 4. Remember to keep cooking on a slow flame so as to avid the sabzi from burning.

This healthy Indian sabzi tastes delicious when served hot with phulkas and curd.

Enjoy low calorie sabzi | with detail recipe below.

Carrot Methi Subzi ( Vitamin A and Vitamin C Rich Recipe )

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Carrot Methi Subzi ( Vitamin A and Vitamin C Rich Recipe ) recipe - How to make Carrot Methi Subzi ( Vitamin A and Vitamin C Rich Recipe )

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients


For Carrot Methi Subzi
2 cups chopped carrots
2 cups chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
3/4 cup finely chopped onions
3 to 4 finely chopped green chillies
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
12 mm finely chopped ginger (adrak)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
2 tsp oil
salt to taste

Method
For carrot methi subzi
    For carrot methi subzi
  1. To make carrot methi sabzi recipe, heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai and add the cumin seeds.
  2. When they crackle, add the onions, green chillies, garlic and ginger and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the fenugreek leaves and sauté on a medium flame for another 2 minutes.
  4. Add the carrots, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt and 1 cup of water, mix well, cover and cook over a slow flame till all the moisture has evaporated and the carrots are tender.
  5. Serve the carrot methi sabzi hot with phulkas.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy79 cal
Protein1.6 g
Carbohydrates11.7 g
Fiber4.8 g
Fat2.8 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium39.1 mg
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For carrot methi sabzi
    For carrot methi sabzi
  1. To make carrot methi sabzi recipe | gajar methi sabzi | healthy Indian sabzi | low calorie sabzi, heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai and add the cumin seeds.
  2. When the seeds crackle, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  3. Add the green chillies.
  4. Add the garlic and ginger.
  5. Mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  6. Add the fenugreek leaves for carrot methi sabzi. Always select bunches that are fresh and green in colour. Avoid if they are yellow or very dry textured.
  7. Add the turmeric powder. This anti-inflammatory spice powder is known for lending its colour to the sabzi. 
  8. Add the coriander powder. This gives a true Indian touch to sabzis. 
  9. Saute the fenugreek leaves on a medium flame for another 2 minutes.
  10. Add the carrots. The deeper the orange-color, the more beta-carotene is present in the carrot. Avoid buying carrots that are excessively cracked or forked as well as those that are limp or rubbery.
  11. Add salt as per taste. 
  12. Add 1 cup of water to cook healthy Indian sabzi. 
  13. Cover with a lid and cook over a slow flame till all the moisture has evaporated and the carrots are tender. This will take approx. 7 to 8 minutes. 
  14. Mix well
  15. Serve gajar methi sabzi hot with a whole wheat chapati.

Health Benefits of Carrot Methi Sabzi
    Health Benefits of Carrot Methi Sabzi
  1. Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C Rich Carrot Methi Sabzi.
  2. Vitamin A and vitamin C both acts antioxidant and help fight harmful free radicals in the body. This sabzi helps fulfils 38% of day's requirement for vitamin A.
  3. Vitamin C also help us achieve a wrinkle free skin as it  participates in collagen synthesis. 
  4. Fenugreek leaves, also caled as methi, being a good source of iron, it prevents anemia.
  5. This sabzi is also a good source of phosphorus, magnesium and fibre.

Reviews

Carrot Methi Subzi ( Vitamin A and Vitamin C Rich Recipe )
 on 17 Oct 22 06:06 AM
5

Tarla Dalal
17 Oct 22 09:02 AM
   Thanks for the feedback. Happy cooking.
Carrot Methi Subzi ( Vitamin A and Vitamin C Rich Recipe )
 on 10 Feb 18 06:50 AM
5

I try every recipe of yours and they are so simple and easy. Of course too tasty my kids and my husband really love it. Thank you so much ma''am.
Tarla Dalal
10 Feb 18 08:51 AM
   Hi, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!
Carrot Methi Subzi ( Vitamin A and Vitamin C Rich Recipe )
 on 26 Jan 18 10:16 PM
5

Wonderful!
Carrot Methi Subzi ( Vitamin A and Vitamin C Rich Recipe )
 on 15 Aug 17 03:46 PM
5

Carrot Methi Subzi ( Vitamin A and Vitamin C Rich Recipe )
 on 15 Aug 17 03:44 PM
5

Healthy and simple nice combination
Tarla Dalal
16 Aug 17 08:46 AM
   Hi, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!
Carrot Methi Subzi ( Vitamin A and Vitamin C Rich Recipe )
 on 24 Jan 17 05:16 PM
5

Healthy as well tasty
Tarla Dalal
25 Jan 17 04:39 PM
   Hi Suman, Thank you so much for your feedback.. And happy to know you have liked the recipe.. Do keep trying more recipes and give us your feedback.. Happy Cooking!!
Carrot Methi Subzi ( Vitamin A and Vitamin C Rich Recipe )
 on 08 Jan 17 01:52 PM
5

I have found this recipe when searched for Vitamin A recipes. Tried this version.Very balanced curry. No bitterness even though methi used. Carrot and methi good for eyes especially for kids who have Eye problems. Thankyou for posting this recipe.
Tarla Dalal
09 Jan 17 08:34 AM
   Hi, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!
Carrot Methi Subzi ( Vitamin A and Vitamin C Rich Recipe )
 on 12 Mar 13 05:30 PM
4

nutritious and tasty
Carrot Methi Subzi ( Vitamin A and Vitamin C Rich Recipe )
 on 20 Feb 12 12:12 PM
4

Simple and healthy subzi... Good combination of carrot and methi
Carrot Methi Subzi ( Vitamin A and Vitamin C Rich Recipe )
 on 16 Feb 12 11:51 AM
5

Tried this subzi- Easy, Healthy & fast to cook. Carrot and methi make a wonderful combination.I tried this combination for the first time. Turned real good !

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