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Methi Aur Mooli Ki Sabzi / Fenugreek And Radish Curry - Instant Pot, Stove 

Methi Aur Mooli Ki Sabzi is a mildly flavored Daikon radish and greens stir fry, typically a North Indian dish. A very healthy and a easy preparation of greens using some basic Indian spices!!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium daikon radish, peeled and diced (around 1 cup)
  • 3 cups daikon radish leaves, finely chopped
  • 1-½ cup fenugreek leaves, chopped
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 5-6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, chopped
  • 2 green chili, chopped (as per taste)
  • ⅛ teaspoon HING (Asafoetida)
  • ½ tablespoon CORIANDER POWDER
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon TURMERIC POWDER
  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

Prep the greens:

  • Wash the greens thoroughly before chopping the greens.
    Note: It is important to clean the greens thoroughly to remove any dirt/sand from the greens. Soak the greens separately (fenugreek leaves and radish leavein ample water for 10-15 minutes, for all the dirt to settle at the bottom. Discard the water and repeat the process for 2-3 times, until you no longer see any dirt. Remove the leaves and place it in the colander for all the water to drain, for 5-10 minutes.
  • Finely chop the radish leaves.
    Note: Discard the woody stems, while keeping the tender ones.
  • Chop the fenugreek leaves.

Instructions for Instant Pot:

  • Turn on Instant Pot on Saute mode (high). When the screen displays "HOT" add oil, asafoetida. Saute for 30 seconds.
  • Add chopped garlic, saute for 30 seconds, add tomatoes, green chili, ginger, dry spices (coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder and salt to taste. Mix well.
  • Cover with the lid (not IP lid and cook the tomatoes for 2-3 minutes or until tomatoes are slightly soften.
  • Add  a tablespoon of water and deglaze the pot.
  • Add chopped fenugreek leaves, radish leaves and chopped radish. Mix well.
  • Turn on Instant Pot on manual/pressure cook mode (high), 2 minutes. Close the lid, vent sealed. Followed by quick pressure release.
  • Open the Instant Pot lid. Turn on saute mode (high), continue to cook, until almost all the moisture is evaporated. Around 3-5 minutes.
    Note: We like this sabzi on a dry side, however, if you like some gravy you can cook accordingly.
  • Stir in-between to prevent any sticking to the bottom.
  • Enjoy this Methi Aur Mooli Ki Sabji with some Jowar Bhakri

Instructions for Stove Top Pressure Cooker

  • Follow the same instructions as discussed earlier. After the first whistle, reduce the heat to medium and cook the greens for 2 minutes. Rest of the recipe is same as Instant Pot.

Notes

  1. TIPS FOR DELICIOUS METHI AUR MOOLI KI SABZI - please refer to the post earlier.
  2. FAQ ABOUT METHI AUR MOOLI KI SABZI - please refer to the post earlier.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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