This is a simple yogurt based gravy that can be made with minimal effort.This is my first trial of this recipe, but I'm telling you I felt amazed at the taste and felt why did I miss this recipe so many years. Thanks to Mrs.Reem Khan for this yummy recipe.It was a complete bliss for me.
In traditional South Indian recipe we use coconut.But this recipe is without any coconut... not to under estimate as this tastes awesome.Also , you can try making your own variations with different vegetables.
After I made this, I was waiting to see the response from my hubby and my 7 year old.To my surprise they both also loved this recipe.Without further ado, lets see the recipe now...
Ingredients
Onion 1 med ( diced or sliced)
Garlic 1 tbsp crushed / ground
Fresh Methi leaves 1 /2 cup
Turmeric powder 1 tsp
Chilly powder 1 1/2 tsp
Dhania powder 1 tsp
Fenugreek seeds 1/2 tsp
mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds 1 tsp
Asafoetida 1/2 tsp
Dry Red chilly 2
Yogurt 1 cup ( Sour preferably)
Besan/chick pea flour 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Water About 1 cup but check for consistency while boiling
Oil 1 Tbsp (coconut oil preferably)
Coriander for garnishing
Cured green chillies/ Mor milagai few.(optional)
Curry leaves few
Method
- Mix besan and yogurt ,whisk together to get absolutely no lumps.
- Wash methi leaves couple of times to take off the grit.
- Roughly chop the leaves.
- Heat oil in a deep pan and add mustard seeds.
- When mustard crackles , add fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds,whole dry chillies and mor milagai and curry leaves.
- Add chopped onion ,garlic and saute until onion is translucent.
- Add methi leaves along with asafoetida, chilli powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder.
- Saute until the raw smell from the spices goes away and methi leaves starts giving a nice aroma.
- Add the yogurt and besan mixture and keep stirring constantly keeping the heat medium high.(It shouldn't curdle)
- Now add salt and water and bring it to a boil while continuously stiring .
- After 1 boil it will stabilize so you need not stir anymore.
- Now simmer for 10 minutes.
- You will notice oil floating on the top.
- Turn off the heat .
- Garnish with coriander leaves.
Note
- You can make this with only onions too. Also with okra or with mixed veggies.
- I like the flavor of coconut oil with yogurt based gravies as it enhances the taste.You can use any oil.
- I added mor milagai to give the touch of south , you can avoid that too.
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