Rajasthani Methi Mangodi Sabzi Recipe
Mangodi are a dried lentil dumplings widely used in the Rajasthani cuisine. Moong dal is soaked and then ground into paste with salt and chilli and then dried in the sun in small round shapes. You can easily find dried mangodi available in the market.
Ingredients
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1 cup Mangodi
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moong dal
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2 cups Methi Leaves (Fenugreek Leaves)
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tightly packed
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1 Onion
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finely chopped
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2 cloves Garlic
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finely chopped
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1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
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1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
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1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
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2 tablespoons Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)
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2 Dry Red Chillies
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2 tablespoons Oil
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Salt
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to taste
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Rajasthani Methi Mangodi Sabzi Recipe, rinse the fenugreek leaves in running water, drain and roughly chop them
Step 2
Keep it aside
Step 3
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan on medium heat and add the moong dal mangodi
Step 4
Fry the mangodi's until they turn slightly brown and keep aside
Step 5
Add the remaining oil in the same pan, add cumin seeds and red chillies
Step 6
Once the cumin seeds splutters add the finely chopped garlic and onion and saute until the onions are cooked
Step 7
Add the turmeric, red chilli powder and saute until the oil leaves the sides of the pan
Step 8
Add the fried mangodi back to the pan and mix well
Step 9
Now, combine 2 tablespoons of curd in half a cup of water until smooth and add it to the pan
Step 10
Bring the Rajasthani Methi Mangodi Sabzi to a rolling boil and add the chopped fenugreek leaves and saute until it is well cooked
Step 11
Season Rajasthani Methi Mangodi Sabzi with salt, garam masala, mix well and switch off the flame
Step 12
Transfer Rajasthani Methi Mangodi Sabzi into a serving dish and serve
Step 13
Serve the Rajasthani Methi Mangodi Sabzi Recipe, along with Rajasthani Kadhi and Phulkas for the weeknight dinner