Gajar Methi Subji is a cooked combination of 2 delicious winter vegetables carrots and fenugreek leaves commonly made in Northern India.
Carrots (gajar in Hindi) are most commonly eaten root vegetables and are usually orange in colour, though purple, black, red, white, and yellow carrots do exist. Carrots can be eaten in a variety of ways raw, boiled, fried, steamed, and cooked in soups and stews, as well as baby and pet foods.
The roots contain high quantities of alpha- and beta-carotene and are a good source of vitamin K and vitamin B6, vitamin A, antioxidants, and other nutrients.
Fenugreek leaves (methi) are popularly eaten in India as a vegetable. Methi leaves help in digestive problems such as loss of appetite, upset stomach, constipation, inflammation of the stomach (gastritis). Fenugreek has benefits for lowering blood sugar levels, boosting testosterone and increasing milk production in breastfeeding mothers.
Now, that I have your attention let me tell you to chase away the Monday Morning Blues at FoodieMondayBloghop and this week we are doing the #177 Magic of Methi Leaves as our theme. Thanks to Sasmita for the suggesting the theme let me tell you Sasmita has an amazing blog and I have quite a few to-dos the first being Spiced Beetroot Buttermilk, Masala Cookies I have quite a few sweets too bookmarked but then since I am the only person who consumes sweets in my place I think I will wait for some more time :(.
Gajar Methi ki Sabji/Methi Gajar ki Sabji is the best of winter veggies to be enjoyed with hot Roti/Chapatti or Rice and dal as a side dish.
The main ingredients are carrots, fenugreek, garlic, green chillies. Ginger( I have not used) and onions are optional but recommended. Spices you will need are cumin, turmeric powder, cumin and coriander powders. You can use garam masala but I have not. Use lemon juice it brings the zing to the vegetable.
Gajar Methi Subji| Carrot and Fenugreek Leaves Vegetable
- Serves: 4
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup carrots diced
- 2 cups methi/fenugreek leaves finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon jeera/cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoon garlic finely chopped
- 2 medium onions chopped
- 3-4 green chillies chopped
- salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ lemon juiced
Method:
- Heat oil in a kadhai/wok add jeera and let them splutter.
- Add the garlic and sauté till the garlic becomes brown.
- Add and sauté the onions till translucent.
- Add the carrots and mix well. Cook covered for about 5 minutes.
- Add green chilli, salt, fenugreek leaves and mix well. The fenugreek wilts almost immediately.
- Add turmeric powder, coriander powder and cumin powder and mix well.
- Cook till the carrots are done.
- Remove from heat and add lemon juice and mix well.
- Serve immediately with chapatti or rice and dal.
Gajar Methi Subji| Carrot and Fenugreek Vegetable
Ingredients
- 1 cup carrots diced
- 2 cups fenugreek leaves finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoon garlic finely, chopped
- 2 medium onions chopped
- 3-4 Green chillies chopped
- Salt to Taste
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ Lemon juiced
Instructions
- Heat oil in a kadhai/wok add jeera and let them splutter.
- Add the garlic and sauté till the garlic becomes brown.
- Add and sauté the onions till translucent.
- Add the carrots and mix well. Cook covered for about 5 minutes.
- Add green chilli, salt, fenugreek leaves and mix well. The fenugreek wilts almost immediately.
- Add turmeric powder, coriander powder and cumin powder and mix well.
- Cook till the carrots are done.
- Remove from heat and add lemon juice and mix well.
- Serve immediately with chapatti or rice and dal.
Sujata Shukla says
Refreshing looking curry with its bright orange carrots and the contrasting green methi leaves. I like the idea of adding lemon juice and not garam masala, this will really bring out the flavours of the vegetables and the greens.
ArchanaPotdar says
We are avoiding garam masala as much as possible Sujata. Even the lemon is used sparingly.;D Thanks.
The Girl Next Door says
I can imagine how beautifully the sweetness of carrots and the slight bitterness of methi would pair. Beautiful recipe, and a delicious way to use methi in season.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, dear.
Kalyani says
This was my sis’ favourite bhaaji and she used to pester amma to make some extra with it. We use the same combo along with vangibhath powder snd other spices and add to rice to Make a one pot meal ! Great pick, Archana ! Brought back a lot of memories for me ..
ArchanaPotdar says
Now i need to try making the rice you have mentioned here Kalyani.
Sujata Roy says
Gajar methi sabzi looks so colourful and delicious. Lemon juice definitely makes it lip-smacking. Loved this spicy tangy colourful sabzi.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks Sujata.
Vidya Narayan says
Archana, I love simple recipes and the ones that combine 2 or more veggies, just like yours here. Makes it more filling and is healthy too. I have a similar recipe with no masala, using peas and its best eaten with poli or garam bhaat and varan.
ArchanaPotdar says
Vidya, your comments are so thoughtful and sweet. Thanks a lot.
Sasmita Sahoo Samanta says
Awww thank ypu so much di for bookmarking few from my blog 🙂 I will eagerly wait to see those at your trial !! And the dish here is an awesome idea to include variety of winter veggies all at one 🙂
ArchanaPotdar says
😀
Swati says
This is one of our family favourite with dal chawal!! Colorful, nutrition and full in flavours. I make it without onions and garlic. Loved your version too!!
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 will try without the onion and garlic next time.
Poonam bachhav says
I love this carrot and methi combo di , never added lemon juice though. Your curry looks very vibrant and appealing. Next time i will try your way.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thank you, Poonam.
veena says
I also cook it similarly. The methi balances the sweetness of carrots. Looks amazing arch
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
Preethi's Cuisine says
Another healthy recipe from your kitty. Methi and carrot make an amazing combo. Fantastic share.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
seema sriram says
Such a comforting recipe isn't it. We love gajar methi, the sweetness of the carrot, as opposed to the methi, is so amazing.
ArchanaPotdar says
thank you.
Mayuri Patel says
I'm a huge fan of fresh methi and always add it to various dishes when in season. I usually make a dry sabji with potatoes. Will have to give your gajar methi a try.. looks so tempting.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Mayuri I use carrots as a replacement for potato.
Jayashree T.Rao says
Gajar Methi sabji is a tasty, healthy side dish with chapathi. A good way to include the greens for my family, adding it to my this week's menu plan.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Jayashree.
Seema Sriram says
Indian sabjis have a comforting effect. I adore gajar methi ki sabji. The bitterness of methi is mellowed through the sweetness of the cooked carrots.
ArchanaPotdar says
Hmmm and better for the diabetics at home too.
Kalyani says
Gajar Methi sabhi is a sought after side at home with hot phulkas. Am waiting for the rains to subside to pick up dry Methi and make this !
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 thanks.
Priya Vj says
Gajar Methi sabji is the perfect combo with hot fulkas on a winter night. I make it quite frequently in winter for dinner . I also make a rice variant using gajar methi and vangi bath powder as well ..can't wait for winter to set in to get juicy laal gajar
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 me too.