Methi Bhaji (Maharashtrian Methi Sabji)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons Oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon Garlic (finely chopped)
• 1 large Green chili (finely chopped)
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1/8 teaspoon Hing (Asafoetida)
• 1 cup Red onion (chopped)
• Salt (to taste)
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 2 cups Fenugreek leaves (methi leaves)
• 1/8 teaspoon Sugar (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a pan or kadai on medium heat.

2. 2

   Once hot add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.

3. 3

   Next fry in chopped garlic and green chili till raw smell of garlic goes away or for a minute.

4. 4

   Add hing and turmeric powder, immediately add onion.

5. 5

   Mix and cook till onion gets soft.

6. 6

   Add salt and red chili powder, mix and cook for a minute.

7. 7

   Mix in methi leaves and cook for 3-4 minutes or till methi leaves gets cooked.

8. 8

   If adding sugar then add at this time and stir.

9. 9

   Transfer to a serving bowl.