Menthya Saasve

Menthya Saasve

This is a must try if you are believe in the goodness of fenugreek. Bitterness is not felt at all! 

Thanks to Nagashree.

Menthya Saasve:

 Serves : 3-4 ; Time Taken : 20 minutes

Recommendation : Accompaniment to Rice

Ingredients:

Fenugreek Seeds : 1tbsp

Mustard Seeds: 1/4 tsp

Oil: 1 tsp

Curry Leaves: 4-5

Asafoetida: a pinch

Grind to smooth paste

Coconut- 1tbsp +1tsp

Mustard: 1/2 tsp

Tamarind: 1tsp (thick tamarind juice)

Jaggery(Palm Sugar): 1tsp

Turmeric: a pinch

Coriander Leaves: 2 sprigs

Green Chillies: 2

Salt to taste

 

Method:

1. Grind to smooth paste all the ingredients listed under that section. 

2. Heat oil (on low-medium heat) in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once it stops popping, add curry leaves, asafoetida and fenugreek seeds. Fry till fenugreek seeds are golden brown. Take care not to burn them. 

3. Add in the smooth paste and mix well. Add little water to it and boil the mixture for 5-10 mins or till fenugreek seeds plump up or turns soft. Check salt and adjust according to your taste. Remove the pan from stove and keep it aside.

4. Let this saasve rest for 30 mins before you serve.

5. I served it saasve with rice and sun dried yogurt chilli.