Pure Veg Recipes from ManeThindi!

Palak [Spinach] and Methi[Fenugreek] are the most commonly used greens in everyday cooking in the Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East. It has great nutritional value.. It is a power house of nutrition and one of the must haves for expectant mothers and a boon for Type 2 diabetics. In this particular curry/sabzi we are using Potato to go along with Spinach n' Fenugreek. It balances the taste and gives the dish volume. Have used very less cooking oil and goes well with hot Phulkas/Roti/Indian breads.  INGREDIENTS  : Spinach/Palak - 2 Big bunches Fenugreek/Methi - 2 Big bunches Potato - 6-7 [smaller ones have intense flavour and suits this dish better] Onion - 2 Big Garlic - 4-5 cloves finely chopped Oil - 1 or 2 tbsp Cumin/Jeera - 1 tsp Turmeric - 1/2 tsp Green Chillies - 2 Red Chilli powder - 1 tsp Kitchen King Masala or Garam Masala - 1-2 tsp Yogurt - 2 tbsp Amchoor/Dry Mango Powder - 1/2 tsp [Optional] Salt - As per tast...

Methi or fenugreek seeds are very bitter by nature. So cooking a curry directly is not a great idea!But sprouting them reduces the bitterness and it can be used in curries.Try this spicy methi sprouts curry:) INGREDIENTS : Oil - 2 tbsp Cumin seeds - 1 tsp Mustard seeds - 1 tsp(optional) Onion -2 big, finely chopped Tomato - 1 big, finely chopped Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tbsp Green chilly - 2 slit Salt to taste Red chilly powder - 2 tbsp Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp Garam Masala powder - 1 tsp or channa masala water - 1/2 cup Fresh coriander to garnish(optional ) HOW TO MAKE : Heat oil in a thick bottomed kadai. Add cumin seeds and Mustard seeds. Add onion and fry till brown. Keep stirring. Add Ginger and garlic paste. fry for a minute. Add tomato . Mix well and cook till the tomato is half cooked. Add sprouted methi seeds and other ingredients. Mix well. Close the lid and cook on medium for abt 8 to 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh coriander. Enjoy it with soft chapat...

Aloo Methi is a quick curry or palya which is v nutritious and tasty too! Aloo takes in the flavours of its accompanying vegetable hence is a very versatile vegetable with loads of potassium in it. Methi or Fenugreek leaves has iron content and is a natural remedy for Diabetics. Hence all kinds of people - young or old, pregnant or elderly can benefit from this. This preparation is made keeping in mind a busy morning when we need to pack something sustainable but at the same time interesting! Check it out! INGREDIENTS: Aloo [Potato] 2 Big Methi leaves [Fenugreek leaves] - 1 big bunch Green Chillies - 2 or 3 Musturd oil - 1 tbsp [its optional; you can use any cooking oil] Cumin - 1/2tsp Turmeric - 1/2tsp Red Chilli powder - 1tsp [or as per requirement] Aamchur - 1/2tsp [Dry Mango Powder] Garam Masala - 1 tsp Hing or Asafoetida - a pinch Salt - as per taste. HOW TO MAKE: Fenugreek leaves [Methi] generally has lot of mud on a fresh bunch. One has to clean it thoroughly by ...

(Both Sweet and Khara(spicy) Pongal Recipes) First of all wish you all a very Happy Sankranthi!So thought of sharing the traditional Pongal recipe today:) INGREDIENTS  For Sweet Pongal Rice - 1 cup Moong Dal - 1/2 cup Milk - 1 cup Jaggery - About 200 grams. Cashewnuts - About 10-12 Ghee - 5-6 Tsp. Raisins- 10-12 nos Few strands of saffron 2.5 to 3 cups of water How to Make Take a saucepan and dry roast the moong dal in it.   Cook the rice and moong dal with 2 1/2 cups of water and 1 cup of milk in the saucepan.  Take another saucepan and dissolve the jaggery in 3/4 cup water and cook on a low heat till the jaggery melts. (Note: Strain the jaggery to remove the dirt)  Heat the jaggery syrup again and stir till it becomes slightly sticky.  Add the cooked rice and dal. Mix well. Seasoning:  Cashews,Raisins in  ghee and add to the Pongal . Mix well and serve hot. INGREDIENTS  For Avarekai Khara(Spicy) Pongal 1 cup Rice ...