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Methi

methi

About

Methi is a type of herb that is commonly used in Indian cuisine. It has a strong, bitter flavor and is often used to add flavor to curries, dals, and other dishes. It is also used to make a popular Indian flatbread called methi paratha. Methi is high in fiber and is a good source of vitamins and minerals, including iron, calcium, and magnesium. It is also dried to make kasuri methi which imparts a unqiue flavour to many Indian curries.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

4.4
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Fats

6.0
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Carbs

0.9
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Fibre

4.7

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Recipe

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Ingredients

paneer cubes

1 cup

fresh methi leaves

1/2 cup

onion, chopped

1

tomato, chopped

1

ginger

1 teaspoon

garlic paste

cumin seeds

1 teaspoon

coriander powder

1 teaspoon

turmeric powder

1/2 teaspoon

red chilli powder

1/2 teaspoon

garam masala

1/2 teaspoon

oil

1 tablespoon

Salt to taste

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Directions

Step 1:

Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.

Step 2:

When the cumin seeds start to crackle, add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.

Step 3:

Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a few seconds.

Step 4:

Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft.

Step 5:

Add the coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and garam masala and mix well.

Step 6:

Add the methi leaves and sauté for a few minutes.

Step 7:

Add the paneer cubes and mix well.

Step 8:

Add salt to taste and mix well.

Step 9:

Cook for a few minutes until the paneer cubes are cooked through.

Step 10:

Serve hot with chapatis or rice.

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 11662 users have chowed down on Methi a whopping 18389 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Pune, Mumbai, Indore, Bengaluru, Hyderabad are the top 5 cities gobbling up Methi like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Methi, our users are head over heels in december, but the interest cools down in september.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Methi is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.

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