Methi Papad Nu shaak (papad methi ki sabzi)
Methi Papad Nu Shaak – An exquisite traditional Jain dish hailing from Gujarat and Rajasthan. Crafted with fenugreek seeds and urad dal papad, seasoned with fundamental Indian spices, this dish serves as a flavorful complement to Roti, Rice, or Paratha. Papad Methi Dana Ki Sabzi is a vegan, effortlessly prepared, and swift recipe.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon Fenugreek seeds methi seeds
- 4-5 Raw urad papad broken into medium pieces
- ½ teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 tablespoon Jaggery
- 2 Kokum see notes
Instructions
- Wash the methi dana twice and drain the water.
- Take drained methi and ¾ cup of water in a bowl. Cover it and keep it aside.
Stove-top pressure cooker method
- Take a pressure cooker, add 2 cups of water, place trivet or any cooker stand and place the methi dana bowl, covered. Cover the pressure cooker.
- Switch on the flame and pressure cook the methi dana for 4 to 5 whistles.
- Once pressured cooked and pressure is released naturally, open the pressure cooker, take out the methi dana bowl and drain out all the excess water.
- Take methi dana in a colander or strainer and wash it in a running water well. Keep it aside.
- Heat oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds, and let it splutter.
- Add boiled fenugreek seeds into oil. Add 2 cups of water, chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, coriander and cumin powder, jaggery, and kokum.
- Mix it very well. Cook this mixture for 4 to 5 minutes over medium heat.
- Now add papad pieces, mix well and simmer for 5 minutes over medium heat, while stirring occasionally. Adjust the water consistency if curry is too dry.
- Add papad only when you are ready to eat.
- Check the seasoning, sourness, and sweetness. Switch off the flame.
- Your Methi Papad Nu Shak / Methi Papad Sabji is ready. Serve immediately with Rotis or Parathas.
Cooking methi in Instant pot
- Add 2 cups of water to the instant pot. Place a trivet and place methi bowl with ¾ cup of water on top. Cover the methi bowl with a plate and instant pot with its locking lid.
- Now press the manual/pressure cook button and set the timer for 10 minutes under high pressure.
- Once the cooking time is done, let the pressure release naturally.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 407mgPotassium: 113mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 211IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 4mg
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