Methi is one such green veggie which is very healthy. Although it is bitter, a best cooking process can bring out all of its taste and flavor. Methi combined with brinjal makes the best tasting dish. Give it a try. Believe me, you will want to make this dish every time you cook brinjal.
INGREDIENTS
- Brinjal 1/2 Kg
- Methi leaves 1 Bunch
- Oil 3 Tsp
- Onions 1 large
- Mustard 1/2 tsp
- Jeera 1/2 tsp
- Ginger 1/2 inch piece
- Green chilies 2
- Fresh coconut 2 inch piece
- Coriander 4 sprigs
- Turmeric a pinch
- Salt to taste
Green chilies and ginger can be used as small pieces or paste. Here I made a paste with green chilly and ginger.
Grate the coconut and set aside.
Wash the methi leaves and chop them finely.
Chop the onions finely and cut the brinjals into small pieces and keep brinjal pieces in salt water( otherwise they will turn black).
Heat the oil in a pan. Add the mustard and jeera.
Now add the onions. Add the turmeric. Sauté the onions for two minutes. Now add the ginger and chilly paste(or add them finely chopped).
Now add the finely chopped methi leaves. Add some salt(just for onions and methi) and fry the methi till the leaves become soft and the moisture from leaves evaporate.
Now add the brinjal pieces. Add some more salt, cover and cook.
Add some more oil if needed. Reduce the flame and cook uncovered till the brinjals turn soft and changes color.
Finish-off by adding chopped coriander leaves and grated coconut.
Add a teaspoon of red chilly powder to make it spicier.
Serve hot with rice or roti.
TIPS
- Make a paste with green chilies, ginger, coriander leaves, coconut. You can also add this paste at the end.
- Frying the methi leaves before adding the brinjal pieces is a must to bring out the flavor of methi.
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