Paneer Methi- Serves 4 This time of the year, fresh fenugreek is available in plentiful so I decided to make my favorite fenugreek gravy “masala”. Fenugreek gravy “masala” is a versatile base that one can simply add fish or Indian cottage cheese (“paneer”) or even potatoes. The gravy is delicious and easy to prepare. Both, fresh fenugreek and cilantro contain a fair amount of sand and it is important to clean both in water prior to use. Also, while fresh fenugreek is bitter, it is very flavorful in taste and combines well with the fresh cilantro, freshly grated ginger, garlic and tomatoes that go into preparing this tasty “masala”. I hope you enjoy it! Ingredients: 4 to 5 cloves garlic, . . . CLICK TO READ MORE
“Methi” (fenugreek) masala is one of the most versatile gravies ever. Healthy and delicious, methi masala consists of fresh fenugreek, cilantro, green chilies, garlic and tomatoes. You can even add Indian cottage cheese (“paneer”), potatoes, or fish to this gravy. One gravy and three options! Perfect! Fenugreek is best prepared with care. Be sure to wash the leaves in cold water repeatedly to make sure you remove all the sand. Also be sure to cook the leaves really well as that will eliminate their otherwise bitter taste. I learnt this the hard way when I first attempted this recipe as part of a big meal for a party. Long story short – the rest of the dinner turned out . . . CLICK TO READ MORE
I cringed the first time I saw this dish (as a newly wed no less). I remember thinking, “What’s this green slush I have to eat?!” I did not want to make a fuss and quietly sat there and took a bite. OMG! I loved it! I could not believe how flavorful it was! Here’s the list of good stuff you’ll find in this delicious concoction - spinach, dill, tomatoes, egg plant, fenugreek and other vegetables along with lentil for a shot of protein. I could not stop telling my in-laws how much I loved this dish and that I had to make it for my dad and mom. “Sai-Bhaji” is a Sindhi (a community in India that’s taken their business . . . CLICK TO READ MORE
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