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Fenugreek subzi

Ingredients2 bunches fenugreek leaves3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced2 dried red chillies, broken into 2, each1 tablespoon oil1 teaspoon cumin seeds1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder1 medium tomato, finely choppedSalt to tasteInstructionsHeat oil over medium heat and saute cumin seeds for half a minute. Add in garlic and saute for a couple of minutes, or untl light brown in color. Add red chilies, mix and add tomatoes, cook covered for about 5 minutes or until all tomato is pulped down. Add turmeric leaves, methi leaves and mix well. Cook covered on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring every minute.Adjust salt and cook covered for another 3-4 minutes. Serve hot!Note: If you wish, you can add sliced potato and cook with tomatoes, before adding...

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Potatoes & Fenugreek Leaves

Ingredients1 bunch fresh fenugreek leaves, leaves removed and stem discarded, leaves then rinsed and finely chopped1 medium sized Idaho potato, rinsed and chopped in 1 inch cubes2 dried red chilies, each broken into two1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic1 teaspoon cumin seeds2 Tablespoons light oil1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 jalapeno, finely chopped OPTIONAL1 medium size tomato, tomato on the vine would be good, finely chopped1/2 tsp salt InstructionsIn a 3 qt pot over medium heat, heat oil and saute cumin seeds, garlic and dry red chilies in hot oil. Add potatoes and stir, cook potatoes on medium low heat (covered) for 5 - 7 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes so that all sides of the potato are cooked and slightly brown in...

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Fenugreek Chicken

This recipe is made with fenugreek leaves (only available at the Indian store), not the dry ones but the fresh fenugreek leaves. The leaves are part of Indian cuisine, they are a bit bitter and I love the bitter taste, somewhat like Arugula, if I may, only we eat the leaves cooked. The traditional recipe calls for 1 cup heavy whipping cream, but I have added no cream to this recipe. It is ideal for a healthy weeknight meal. Ingredients 4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut in 2 inch cubes2 cups fenugreek leaves, plucked and chopped1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste2 tablespoons oil1 cup red onion, thinly sliced1 cinnamon stick3-4 green cardamom pods, muddled3-4 cloves2 bay leaves, dried2 black cardamom...

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