Methi Gajar
An authentic vegetarian recipe from Haryana, India
Cook Time
25 mins
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
EasyCategory
VegetarianIngredients
For 4 servings
200g Fresh fenugreek leaves (methi)
300g Carrots (gajar)
100g Onion
4piece Garlic cloves
2piece Green chillies
30ml Mustard oil
4g Cumin seeds
3g Turmeric powder
4g Red chilli powder
6g Coriander powder
3g Amchur (dry mango powder)
6g Salt
12 ingredients needed
💡 Pro Tip: Gather all ingredients before you start cooking for a smooth preparation process.
Cooking Instructions
Follow these step-by-step instructions to prepare this authentic dish
Wash the fresh fenugreek leaves thoroughly, discarding tough stems. Roughly chop the leaves and set aside.
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Peel and cut the carrots into thin rounds or matchsticks about 3–4 cm long. Finely chop the onion and garlic.
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Heat mustard oil in a kadai over high heat until it reaches smoking point, then reduce to medium. This step removes the raw pungency of mustard oil.
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Add cumin seeds and let them splutter for 20 seconds.
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Add chopped onion and slit green chillies. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until the onion turns translucent and lightly golden.
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Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and coriander powder. Stir and cook the spices for 1 minute on low heat.
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Add the carrot pieces and toss well to coat with the spice mixture. Cook on medium heat for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add the chopped fenugreek leaves and mix thoroughly. The leaves will wilt down significantly.
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Season with salt and cook uncovered for 4–5 minutes until the carrots are tender but still have a slight bite and the methi is fully wilted.
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Sprinkle amchur powder, toss once more, and serve hot with roti or paratha.
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Chef's Tips
To reduce the bitterness of fenugreek leaves, sprinkle them with salt after washing, let sit for 10 minutes, then squeeze out the water before using.
Use young, tender fenugreek leaves for the best flavour — older leaves are more bitter.
Mustard oil is traditional in Haryana cooking and adds a distinctive sharpness that complements the bitterness of methi.
This dish is a winter staple in Haryana when both fresh methi and sweet winter carrots are in season.
About This Dish
Methi Gajar is a traditional vegetarian dish from Haryana, India. This authentic recipe provides exact measurements for cooking 4 servings.
- To reduce the bitterness of fenugreek leaves, sprinkle them with salt after washing, let sit for 10 minutes, then squeeze out the water before using. - Use young, tender fenugreek leaves for the best flavour — older leaves are more bitter. - Mustard oil is traditional in Haryana cooking and adds a distinctive sharpness that complements the bitterness of methi. - This dish is a winter staple in Haryana when both fresh methi and sweet winter carrots are in season.
Category
Vegetarian
Cook Time
25 mins
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy