The first name that comes to mind when you think about methi in Indian subzis is Methi Matar Malai. It is the most famous methi subzi in India because of its rich and creamy texture and delectable taste. Another really popular dish, made on an everyday basis, is Aloo methi. This dry subzi is flavored with cumin seeds, ginger and garlic with crispy yet soft potatoes that complement the methi very well.  Add cauliflower to this subzi and you get Aloo gobi methi tuk.

Methi Palak Paneer Subzi

A very unique combination of corn with methi, curd and palak makes for a very nutritious Palak methi and corn subzi that will be loved by all.

Palak and methi together is a winner combination so to add methi in in palak subzis gives it a very nice, earthy twist like in Methi palak paneer subzi. Gujaratis love their methi and it is evident in Methi Papad Subzi, one of the staples.

Healthy Methi Recipes

Baked Methi Muthias

We often snack without regards to how healthy the item is, especially in India with all the kachoris and puris!  And for a healthy, leafy green like methi, its best had in a healthy way. If you are craving something fried, look for a baked option instead like this Baked Palak Methi Puri made with jowar and bajra flour or the classic Gujarati Baked Methi Muthias.

Whole Wheat and Methi Khakhra

Adding methi to a dough made of whole wheat flour and oats, increases its nutrition and makes a delicious Methi Oats Roti! With whole wheat flour and fenugreek leaves, you can also make Whole Wheat Methi Khakhras that all rich in vitamins from the methi.

Apart from snacks, dals like Toovar and Methi dal and simple, yet wholesome vegetables like Methi Moong Dal Subzi can also be made healthy.

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Methi Thepla

In India, there are a variety of rotis and parathas to choose from. A few of them include methi in them, with different combinations, making them unique and delicious. One such paratha is Methi Paneer Paratha, with a stuffing of methi, paneer and tastemakers like cumin. The same way Aloo Methi Paratha can also be made.  Gujaratis regularly use this aromatic green in Methi Thepla and serve it with dahi or raita.

Being a traditional favorite, everyone loves kadhi. Methi Pakoda kadhi, a variation of the classic, adds a unique flavor to the dish. If looking for something heavier to accompany a roti or paratha, Methi pitla perfectly serves the purpose. Another tongue tickling subzi is that of methi and peanuts called Methi chi patal bhaji, which is flavored with garlic and coconut.

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Palak Methi Muthia

There is a plethora of snacks that can be made with methi. Adding methi to any snack makes it much better in terms of taste and color. Palak Methi Dhokla has a vibrant green color due to the methi and it tastes very unique!  As we already know that spinach and fenugreek leaves go great together and hence using that combination to make Palak Methi Muthias is an excellent idea.

Methi Makai Dhebra

Fenugreek leaves can even be added to besan to make flavorful Methi Pakodas, a famous street side snack or to compliment the sweetness of corns in Methi Makai Dhebra.

Benefits of Methi Leaves, Fenugreek Leaves

Methi (fenugreek leaves) : Methi leaves are low in calorie, powerful antioxidant and cures mouth ulcers. Fenugreek leaves help in improving glucose and insulin responses, hence good for diabetics. The levels of cholesterol also reduced with intakes of fenugreek leaves. Rich in Vitamin K which is good for bone metabolism. See all benefits of methi leaves here. 

Methi Palak Chawli Dhokla

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