Methi Besan Recipe

Name: Methi Besan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup grams flour; 50 g onions; 3 -4 green chilies; 5 g coriander leaves; salt; 1 teaspoon asafoetida powder; 2 teaspoons turmeric powder; 2 teaspoons mustard seeds; 4 teaspoons vegetable oil; 500 mg fenugreek leaves; 10 -12 curry leaves

Servings: persons

1 cup grams flour
50 g onions
3 -4 green chilies
5 g coriander leaves
salt
1 teaspoon asafoetida powder
2 teaspoons turmeric powder
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
4 teaspoons vegetable oil
500 mg fenugreek leaves
10 -12 curry leaves

1
Mix together gram flour, salt and some water for desired consistency. Remove the lumps.
2
(There is an alternative method for this. First follow the step 2, and add water directly to it. When water starts boiling, add gram flour and stir. Watch out for lump.).
3
In a deep pan, heat oil. Add mustard seeds, asafoetida and turmeric powder.
4
Add chopped onions. Give vertical slits to the chilies and add them. Add chopped fenugreek leaves to this mixture.
5
When onion pieces become transparent, add the paste of gram flour. Now keep stirring to avoid lump formation.
6
Cover and turn the heat on medium.
7
Remove the lid and stir after 5 minutes till the consistency is thick to semisolid. Methi besan is ready to serve when the raw smell goes.
8
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with plain rice or bhakri.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup grams flour, 50 g onions, 3 -4 green chilies, 5 g coriander leaves, and more.

Yes, Methi Besan falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Methi Besan

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