Lehsuni Methi Masala

Passos9

1. 1

   Pas 1. Sauté methi and garlic

   3m 30s

   Heat a little oil in a kadai, add methi, garlic and a little salt. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until the methi wilts. Remove and keep aside.

   fulles de fenigrecall
2. 2

   Pas 2. Temper cumin and hing

   In the same kadai, heat oil. Add cumin seeds and hing.

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3. 3

   Pas 3. Sauté the onions

   Add chopped onions and sauté until soft and lightly golden.

   ceba
4. 4

   Pas 4. Add the ground spices

   1m 30s

   Add turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder and a little water. Cook for 1–2 minutes.

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5. 5

   Pas 5. Add chilli paste and purée

   Add ginger-green chilli paste and tomato purée. Cook until thick and the oil starts separating.

   puré de tomàquet
6. 6

   Pas 6. Grind the nut paste

   Grind roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, chana dal and cashews or melon seeds with a little water to make a smooth paste.

   Melon seeds can be used instead of cashews.

   cacauetllavors de sèsamRoasted chana dalanacardaigua
7. 7

   Pas 7. Cook the gravy

   2m 30s

   Add this paste to the gravy and cook for 2–3 minutes. Add water to adjust consistency.

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8. 8

   Pas 8. Add methi and simmer

   3m 30s

   Add sautéed methi and garlic, salt and garam masala. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.

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9. 9

   Pas 9. Finish with butter

   Finish with butter or ghee and serve hot with roti or paratha.

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