Methi in peanut gravy(fenugreek leaves in peanut gravy)

Methi In Peanut Gravy

Another recipe of fenugreek leaves in semi-thick peanut gravy.Turmeric powder is optional in this recipe.If not used,it doesn't spoil the taste,only gives whitish colour to the dish.

Ingredients:-

2 cups methi(fenugreek) leaves
1/2 cup roasted & peeled groundnuts(peanuts)
3 green chillies
8-10 garlic cloves
1/4 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp turmeric powder(optional)
4 cups water
1 tbsp oil
salt to taste

Method:-

1. Wash methi leaves in plenty of water.
2. Keep methi in clean water for 5 mins. after washing.
3. Drain all  water,keep aside for half an hour(see tips) and then chop it roughly.
4. In a mixie,take roasted& peeled peanuts,garlic cloves,green     chillies.
   Add half cup of water and grind it into a fine paste.Add water if required. 
5.  In a kadhai/wok heat oil.Add cumin seeds.Add the peanut paste & saute the paste well on medium heat   for 7-8  mins. Add turmeric powder if you want.
6.  Add water and mix well.Let it boil on high flame.Add salt as per   taste.When it starts boiling,add methi leaves and stir.
7.  Simmer on medium heat & uncovered till methi is cooked.This curry has a semi-thick consistency.
     (about    5  -7 mins).
8.  Serve hot with chapati or jawar/bajra bhakri.

  Tips:- After washing methi,keep it aside for half an hour.This reduces bitterness of the vegetable.