Methi Brinjal Sabzi (Maithi Brinjjal Sabji) Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 bunches of methi (fenugreek) leaves
• 4 medium sized brijals - cut in small pieces
• 1/2 mustard seedspinch of hing
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 green chilli - finely chopped
• salt to taste
• 2 tbsp oil

Method:

1. Soak the methi leaves in a bowl of salt water for 15 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
2. In a kadai, take the oil and add mustard seeds, green chilli and hing.
3. When mustard seeds start to splutter, add the brinjals.
4. Cook for 5 minutes or till the brijal is tender and oil is oozing out.
5. Add all the spice powders and mix well.
6. Add the methi leaves and cook on low flame.
7. The methi leaves will shrink and change color.
8. Once the sabji is dry, take it off the heat.
9. Ready to serve.

Serving Suggestions:

• Can be served with phulka or roti.

Tips:

• Do not add any water in this preparations.
• You can add ginger/garlic paste or onions to suit your taste.
• Soaking the methi leaves in salt water takes out some of its bitterness. So don't skip that step!