Methi Gajjar

When it comes to cuisines from the North of India, everyone is more than familiar with Paneer Butter Masala, Bhindi Masala, Baingan ka Bharta & a few others . . Is North Indian cuisine just limited to just these?? Hell NO !! There are so many dishes out there that are yet to be explored. These lesser known curries are just as tasty & quite simple to make. And ofcourse, it lends a homely touch too.

One such lesser known Haryanvi curry is Methi Gajjar. I had quite a few carrots at hand, & not knowing what to do with these, I googled for a simple healthy dish & I found this. I was more than delighted because, I am not that innovative when it comes to carrots, I only know how to make a salad or a Halwa with them or add them along with other veggies to make a healthy dish.
For those of you, who like carrots, this curry is simple & does bring in welcome change into our menu. Adding fresh fenugreek leaves gives it a leafy green angle as well ..

You Will Need:

3 large sized carrots - cut into thin strips
1 cup fresh Methi/Fenugreek leaves - finely chopped
A handful of green peas - fresh/frozen (optional)
1 onion - chopped finely
1 tomato - chopped
2 green chillies - slit lengthwise
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp kasuri methi/dry fenugreek leaves (optional)
2 tsp oil
Salt as per taste

Method:
Par boil chopped carrots in the microwave or on stove-top
Meanwhile, heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan & add cumin seeds, once the seeds pop & splutter, add grated ginger, green chillies & saute for a few seconds
Add chopped onions & saute till they turn pink,
Add chopped tomatoes, red chilli powder & saute till oil separates & tomatoes become pulpy.
Add fresh fenugreek leaves & green peas & saute for a minute.
Add parboiled carrots & cook on low flame until completely cooked
Add Kasuri methi/dry fenugreek leaves
Adjust salt according to taste & mix well

Serve HOT with Rotis .. Enjoi !!!

We really did enjoy this for lunch with some warm rotis & yogurt. The otherwise sweet carrots blend well with the slighlty bitter taste of fenugreek leaves & red chilli powder gives it the much needed heat.
Give your regular curries a break & try this one !!!