Kela Methi Sabzi | Kela Methi Nu Shaak

25 min

Kela Methi Sabzi | Kela Methi Nu Shaak

Kela Methi Sabzi is a Gujarati dish that I learnt from my friend and neighbor, Hetal Malde. Called Kela Methi Nu Shaak in Gujarati, it is sweet, it is a touch bitter, it is a touch spicy. Just the perfect accompaniment to rotis.

25 min4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Ripe Banana Roundels
  • 1 Cup Chopped Methi Leaves
  • 2-3 Slit Green Chillies
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1/3 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp Salt (Use just a little salt)
  • 1.5 tsp Oil
  • 1.5 tsp Ghee

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a pan, heat both the oil and ghee.

  2. 2

    Add the cumin seeds and slit green chillies.

  3. 3

    Saute till the cumin seeds start to change colour,

  4. 4

    Add the chopped methi leaves and turmeric.

  5. 5

    Stir-fry till the methi wilts a bit.

  6. 6

    Add the salt as well as the cumin and coriander powders.

  7. 7

    Mix well.

  8. 8

    Turn the heat to low.

  9. 9

    Add the banana roundels and mix well.

  10. 10

    Stir-fry for ~2 minutes. Do not overcook the bananas as they will become squishy.

  11. 11

    Take off the heat and set aside for 5 minutes.

  12. 12

    Gently mix again and serve Methi Kele Ki Sabzi | Kela Methi Nu Shaak warm with rotis.

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