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Sprouted Methi Seeds Sabzi

a nutritious Sabzi made with sprouted methi (fenugreek) seeds.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Sprouted Fenugreek Seeds Sabzi, Sprouted Methi seeds Sabzi
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup sprouted methi seeds(fenugreek seeds)
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
  • 4 to 5 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • ½ tsp crushed garlic
  • 2 green chillies, chopped
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tomato, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp  grated jaggery
  • 2 tbsp tamarind pulp
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chilly powder
  • 1 tsp cumin-coriander powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan.
  • Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. When the seeds start crackling, add a pinch of asafoetida.
  • Add chopped garlic, crushed ginger and chopped green chillies.  Saute for few seconds.
  • Add chopped onion.
  • Add a pinch of salt. Adding of salt helps the onion to cook faster as it absorbs the moisture from onions.
  • Saute till the onion turns golden brown in colour.
  • Add chopped tomato and saute till the tomato turns mushy. 
  • Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin coriander powder and garam masala.
  • Add 2 to 3 teaspoons of water to prevent the masalas from burning. Mix well.
  • Add sprouted methi seeds.
  • Add salt as per taste.
  • Add around ¼ cup of water.
  • Cover and cook for 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander.