Methiche Aalan

Methiche Alan (fenugreek curry laced with gram flour and curd) is an authentic maharastrain recipe mostly made in Vidharbha ( is the north-eastern region of the state of Maharashtra).

Mostly it is made in every marathi house during Winter season as in this season you can see methi (fenugreek) leaves everywhere that are consider super healthy.

The subtle bitterness of fenugreek is balanced with the sourness of yogurt, to create a dish that is healthy and delicious at same time.

Ingredients :

Methi/fenugreek leafs 2 bowl

Curd 1 bowl

Besan/Gram Flour 3 tbsp

Cumin Seeds 1 tbsp

Mustard Seeds 1 tbsp

Green Chillies 5 to 6

Garlic buds 5 to 6

Asafoetida pinch

Ghee 2tbsp

Dry red Chillies

Salt to taste

Oil

Method -

Firstly, Crush garlic and green chillies together

Take curd in bowl. Add besan and mix well.Make a smooth batter.

Heat oil in Pan, add curshed garlic and green chilli paste. Saute for a min.

Afterthat, add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, asafoetida, turmuric powder and fry for 2-3 mins

Now, add Finely chopped methi and saute for a min. add salt to taste, cover it and let it cook.

After 5mins methi get cooked, once its done low the flame and pour curd & besan mixture, Give a nice stir and cook for another 2 mins.

In a kadhai/pan, heat ghee for tempering.

Add Cumin seeds, mustard seeds, Dry red chillies and let it splutter.

Pour this tadka on methi aalan.

Methi Aalan is ready, Serve it with poli or rice

Do try Once, its awesome...