Gajar Matar Methi Ki Sabzi is a dish that is commonly found in Indian cuisine. It is made by cooking diced carrots, green peas and fenugreek leaves (methi) in a mixture of spices, such as cumin, turmeric, and ginger, along with onions and tomatoes. The dish is typically served as a side dish, and can be enjoyed with rice or roti. Some variations of the dish may also include other vegetables or lentils, such as potatoes or chickpeas. It is a very healthy and delicious dish, enjoyed by many. Carrots are rich in Vitamin A, green peas are a good source of protein and fenugreek leaves are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Here is a recipe for making Gajar Matar Methi Ki Sabzi:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 cup green peas
- 1 cup fenugreek leaves (methi), finely chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tbsp oil
- Cilantro, for garnish
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
- Add ginger and garlic, and sauté for a few seconds.
- Add tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
- Add cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder, and cook for a minute.
- Add carrots, green peas and fenugreek leaves (methi) and mix well.
- Add 1 cup of water, and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Add salt to taste and mix well.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rice or roti.
Note: You can adjust the spices and salt as per your taste preference.
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