Heat oil in a pan (kadai).
Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Add the chopped and lightly crushed garlic cloves and saute until they change colour.
Add the chopped onion and saute until lightly golden brown.
Add the crushed (green chilli and cumin seeds) mixture and saute for another 1-2 minutes.
Add the roughly chopped tomatoes and a little bit of salt. Mix well and cook on medium heat for 2 minutes.
Add the cleaned fenugreek leaves (with tender stems). Mix well.
Continue to stir and cook for about a minute.
Add salt to taste. Remember that a little salt was added earlier.
Add the coarsely ground roasted peanut powder and mix well.
If using, add soaked moong dal or sprouted moth beans at this stage and mix well.
Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 1-2 minutes to steam. This helps the stems to cook well and the flavours to blend.
After steaming, the Methi Chi Bhaji is ready to be served.