By Devi Poojari
December 2, 2023
Image Credit: Farm Fresh Bangalore
The fragrant and mildly bitter flavour of fenugreek leaves, lend themselves beautifully to an array of savoury dishes that are celebrated all across the country in various preparation styles. Here are some delicious recipe ideas for you to eat more of the winter leafy green, packed with nutrients.
Image Credit: TrustBasket
Cooked methi leaves, combined with spices and mixed into dough make for the most delicious and flaky parathas to enjoy for breakfast or lunch.
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Sweet green peas and bitter methi leaves come together in a rich and creamy gravy for a Mughlai-inspired vegetarian delicacy that pairs well with rotis.
Image Credit: Cook With Manali
A South Indian dry preparation of fresh methi leaves cooked with coarsely ground lentils, the mendhiya keerai paruppu usili tastes best when eaten with rasam-rice.
Image Credit: Archana's Kitchen
A Gujarati version of steamed dough dumplings flavoured with fresh methi and spices, the muthia is a nourishing and delicious snack to enjoy with chai.
Image Credit: aharam
What is essentially tender cuts of chicken simmered in a tangy tomato gravy, flavoured with methi leaves, the methi chicken is a popular winter curry to enjoy.
Image Credit: Cubes N Juliennes
Combining juicy mutton on the bone with methi in a fiery gravy, this meat-based preparation highlights the flavours of methi in a unique way.
Image Credit: Fas Kitchen
A dish from the vivid Kashmiri cuisine, methi chaman is the equivalent of what palak paneer is to most of us; made with onion, tomato, cream and cashews – all cooked in a green gravy.
Image Credit: Neha Mathur - Foodrhythms