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Gajar Methi Recipe (Carrot Fenugreek Stir Fry)
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Diet:
Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
30
minutes
minutes
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
112
kcal
Author:
Neha Mathur
Gajar Methi (Carrot Fenugreek Stir Fry) is a simple Indian sabji made using carrots, fresh fenugreek leaves, and some spices. Serve it for your everyday meals or pack for lunch boxes with roti or paratha.
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Ingredients
9
ounce
carrots
250
g, peeled and cut into ¼ inch cubes
2
tablespoons
oil
¼
teaspoon
asafetida (hing)
skip for gluten-free version
1
teaspoon
cumin seeds
1
teaspoon
grated ginger
2
teaspoons
chopped garlic
1
tablespoon
coriander powder
½
teaspoon
turmeric powder
1
teaspoon
Kashmiri red chili powder
½
teaspoon
garam masala powder
½
teaspoon
salt
or to taste
5
ounce
fenugreek (methi leaves)
150
g, roughly chopped
Instructions
Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, add asafetida (hing) and cumin seeds and let them crackle for 4-5 seconds.
Add ginger and garlic and cook for 5-6 seconds.
Now add the carrots and saute them for a minute.
Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, garam masala powder, and salt and mix well.
Reduce the heat to low.
Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat until the carrots are tender (10-12 minutes). Stir a few times during cooking.
Add a splash of water if the masala is getting dried and burning.
Once the carrots are tender, add fenugreek leaves and cook for 3-4 minutes. Stir a few times.
Check for salt and add more if required.
Serve hot.
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MBPtGkPbLc
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Notes
Red carrots are best to make this recipe but you can use orange carrots too.
Skip adding ginger and garlic to make the Jain version.
Nutrition
Calories:
112
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
10
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
7
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Sodium:
56
mg
|
Potassium:
242
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
10670
IU
|
Vitamin C:
6.7
mg
|
Calcium:
181
mg
|
Iron:
1.7
mg