Barik Methi Chi Bhaaji Recipe | Healthy Fenugreek Stir Fry
Discover the authentic Barik Methi Chi Bhaaji recipe! A healthy, quick Maharashtrian fenugreek stir-fry made with moong dal and fresh coconut. Perfect for tiffins.
Ingredients
- Barik Methi Small Fenugreek Leaves: 20 small bunches (roots trimmed)
- Yellow Moong Dal: 2 tbsp soaked for 1 hour
- Onion: 1 medium finely chopped
- Tomato: 1 small finely chopped
- Green Chillies: 2 crushed or finely chopped, adjust to taste
- Garlic: 4 cloves chopped
- Fresh Coconut Grated: 3 tbsp
- Cumin Seeds Jeera: 1 small tsp
- Oil: 1-2 tbsp
- Salt: To taste
Instructions
- Prep the Greens: Clean the Barik Methi by cutting off the lower root portion (about half the stem). Wash the leaves thoroughly 3-4 times in water to remove all traces of sand and dirt.
- Heat the Oil: Place a pan (kadhai) on the stove and heat the oil. Once hot, add the Cumin Seeds and let them splutter.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the chopped Garlic and sauté until golden. Then, add the chopped Onion and roast until it turns translucent and soft.
- Add Spice & Tang: Stir in the crushed Green Chilies and roast for a few seconds. Follow this with the chopped Tomato and sauté for about a minute until soft.
- Add Lentils: Add the soaked and drained Moong Dal to the pan. Sauté for a minute to let it cook slightly in the oil.
- Cook the Methi: Add the cleaned Methi leaves to the pan. Mix well. Season with Salt to taste. (Note: The volume will reduce significantly after cooking.)
- Simmer: Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat for about 2 minutes. (Covering is optional; you can also cook it open).
- The Secret Touch: Remove the lid. Add the Grated Fresh Coconut. Mix well and cook for another minute until any excess moisture evaporates.
- Serve: Your nutritious Barik Methi Chi Bhaaji is ready! Serve hot.