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As we still have some cold days left I wanted to share one of my favorite vegetarian combinations. Although it is perfectly light on the stomach for warm days but equally comforting for cold days.
The fresh fenugreek is one of those greens that some people might find too strong for their taste buds. I love it in combination with spinach and red lentils.
This vegetarian stew combines the earthy flavor of warm spices, the creaminess of lentils, and the nutty and herbaceous yet sweet flavor of methi greens. I love serving it with fresh homemade tender naan.

A piece of naan dipped in it is just a delightful explosion of multiple flavors in the mouth. It's just one of those meals that makes my soul happy.
Try it for yourself as I promise you will keep this recipe forever.
Tip for my United States friends: You can find methi (fresh fenugreek) and red lentils (masoor) in all Asian markets.

Methi Masoor Stew

1 cup red lentils (rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes)
100 g methi greens
½ onion fine chopped
2 tomatoes, skin removed and finely diced
1 tbsp tomato paste
3 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp ginger- optional
Cumin powder- 1 tsp
Coriander powder- 1 tsp
Methi dana- ½ tsp Fenugreek seeds ( I love their pickled flavor)
Turmeric- 1 tsp
Mustard seeds- ½ tsp
Some Kalonji
Salt ¾ tsp
3 cups water, hot or room temp

For desi ghee tadka:
2 tbsp ghee
3 garlic cloves- finely chopped
1 green pepper- chopped
Whole black cumin seeds ½ tsp
Kashmiri lal mirch or sweet paprika for color


Saute onions in oil until translucent. Then add tomatoes, ginger, salt and cook until soft. Now add all the spices and fry them for a minute. Add chopped methi and lentils along with 3 cups of hot water. Cover and cook on low medium heat for around thirty minutes. Or till the lentils completely fall apart and are creamy. Adjust the water amount and the salt to your preference.

Heat ghee in another pan and gently fry garlic and green chili in it. Then add cumin seeds and paprika and immediately remove from heat. Pour the tadka over your prepared lentils and serve with a salad and warm fluffy naans. Enjoy!