15-Minute Methi (fengrueek leaves)Ki Kadhi Recipe – A Tasty & Healthy Indian Dish

Today we will make a very tasty and healthy dish – **Methi ki Kadhi**. This dish is quite popular in North India and Rajasthan. It has a perfect balance of the bitterness of fenugreek and the sourness of kadhi. If you are looking for a unique and tasty dish which is also good for digestion, then do try this recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1 cupcurd
• – 3 tbs gram flour
• – 2 cup water
• – 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• – 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• – 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• –  salt to taste

 For tadka or tempering:

• – 2 tbsp  ghee (oil or clarified butter)
• – 1 tsp mustard seeds
• – 1 tsp  cumin seeds
• – 1/4 tsp asafoetida
• – 1 onion medium size(finely chopped)
• – 5-6  curry leaves
• – 2 dried red chilie

For methi pakoda:

• – 1 cup gram flour
• – 1/2 cup chopped fenugreek leaves (fenugreek leaves)
• – 1/2 tsp carom seeds
• -1 onion medium size(finely chopped)
• – 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• – 1/4 tsp turmeric
• – 1/2 tsp salt
• – Water as required
• – Oil (for frying pakodas)

Method:

1-To make pakoras of methi

Step -1:making batter

Take a bowl in it, we will add finely chopped fenugreek leave, onion, gram flour, ajwain, red chilli powder, turmeric, salt and add water little by little till it becomes a thick batter.

Step-2: Frying Pakodas

Now we will take a pan and add oil or ghee as per requirement. When the oil gets hot on high flame, then reduce the flame of the gas to medium and deep fry the pakodas till they become golden brown. In this way we will prepare all the methi pakodas.

2- To make Kadhi

      Step -1:making kadhi batter

Take a big size bowl add curd in it then add besan, red chilli powder, turmeric, coriander powder, salt, and water (measurement should be as I have mentioned above). Mix all this things thoroughly so that no lumps remain in the mixture.

Step -2:procees of tadka

Now we will take a pan and put oil in it. When the oil becomes hot, add chopped dry chillies in it. Then add rai, curry leaves, cumin seeds and asafiteoda  fry all of them a little. Then add onion and fry till the onion becomes lightly brown. Then add the prepared curd and gram flour mixture  and keep frying continuously on medium flame for 10-15 minutes. When the consistency of the kadhi becomes thick, add fenugreek pakodas in it and let it cook for 3-4 more minutes. Then turn off the flame of the gas. And there you go, our fenugreek kadhi is ready.

3-serve &enjoy

Now we can serve this delicious methi ki Kadhi with rice or roti. Generally methi ki Kadhi is liked more with rice. I myself also like the combo of Kadhi and rice.

Health Benefitsof methi ki kadhi:

• – **Fenugreek** is good for digestion and helps control blood sugar.
• – **Gram** is protein-rich and good for weight management.
• – **Curd** is full of probiotics which are beneficial for gut health.

Conclusion:

Methi Ki Kadhi is a delicious and nutritious dish that should be a part of your regular menu. This recipe is easy and has a great combination of traditional flavors. Do try it and share your feedback!

Nutritional ChartOF METHI KI KADHI (Per Serving – Approx. 1 Bowl)

Nutrient	Amount (Approx.)
Calories	180-200 kcal
Carbohydrates	22g
Protein	8g
Fats	7g
Fibre	4g
Sugar	4g
Sodium	400mg
Calcium	150mg
Iron	3mg