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મેથીના ભજિયા વાળું શાક – Kathiyawadi swad by Bhavnaben

🙏 Welcome to KathiyawadiSwad – Today Bhavnaben shares a delicious and unique recipe: Methi Bhaji na Bhajiya wali Sabzi*! This comforting dish features fresh *fenugreek leaves (મેથી), transformed into soft, spiced pakoras and simmered in a flavorful onion-tomato gravy – perfect for enjoying even without roti! 😋

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📝 Ingredients Used

🌿 For Bhajiya Batter:
½ cup finely chopped methi (fenugreek)
1 tsp red chili powder
1 pinch turmeric
1 tsp coriander powder
1 pinch hing (asafoetida)
Salt to taste
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp oil
1 cup besan (chickpea flour)
¼ cup water
A pinch of cooking soda

🍅 For Gravy:
1 tbsp oil
½ tsp cumin seeds
6–7 sweet neem leaves (limda)
1 green chili chopped
1 tbsp garlic paste (optional)
1 chopped onion & 1 onion paste
2 tomato puree
Hing & salt
1½ cup water
½ cup warm water (for adjusting gravy)
1 pinch garam masala
Fresh chopped coriander

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🍳 Recipe Method – Step-by-Step

1. Mix chopped methi with spices, oil, and sugar.
2. Gradually add besan to make a thick batter using ¼ cup water.
3. Prepare tempering with cumin seeds, sweet neem leaves, chili, onion, and tomato puree.
4. Add salt and spices, let the gravy cook until oil separates.
5. Add 1½ cup water and gently drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot gravy.
6. Do not stir immediately; let pakoras puff up for 3–4 mins.
7. Flip gently and cook until all gravy is absorbed.
8. Add more warm water if needed, finish with garam masala and coriander.

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🌱 Health Benefits of Fenugreek (Methi)

Rich in iron and fiber*, helps reduce *cholesterol
Aids in digestion and controls blood sugar
Boosts immunity and is great for skin & hair

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🎉 Cultural & Seasonal Significance

This dish is especially popular during winter when fresh methi is abundant.
Used in Kathiyawadi households for its warming and nutrient-rich properties.
It’s a traditional comfort food loved across Gujarat.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

*Q1: Can I skip onion and garlic?*
A: Yes, make a Jain version using only tomato gravy with hing and spices.

*Q2: Can I air-fry the pakoras separately?*
A: Yes, but traditionally they cook directly in the gravy for softness and flavor.

*Q3: Is methi bitter? How to reduce it?*
A: Adding sugar and spices balances bitterness. Also, use tender leaves.

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