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A unique Rajasthani side dish featuring fenugreek seeds balanced with the sweetness of raisins and jaggery. This sweet, sour, and slightly bitter sabzi is a delightful accompaniment to any Indian meal, pairing wonderfully with flatbreads.
For 4 servings
Soak Fenugreek Seeds
Boil the Soaked Seeds
Prepare the Tempering (Tadka)
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A unique Rajasthani side dish featuring fenugreek seeds balanced with the sweetness of raisins and jaggery. This sweet, sour, and slightly bitter sabzi is a delightful accompaniment to any Indian meal, pairing wonderfully with flatbreads.
This rajasthani recipe takes 35 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 141.27 calories per serving with 0.8g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for side.
Sauté the Spices
Combine and Simmer
Finish and Serve
Use an equal amount of date paste or finely chopped dates instead of jaggery for a different kind of sweetness and texture.
Add 1 tablespoon of melon seeds (magaz) along with the raisins for a slight crunch and richness.
Add a pinch (1/4 teaspoon) of garam masala at the very end of cooking for an extra layer of warmth and aroma.
Add 1-2 slit green chilies along with the cumin seeds in the tempering for a fresh, spicy kick.
Fenugreek seeds are an excellent source of soluble fiber, which helps in relieving constipation and improving overall digestive health by adding bulk to the stool.
The fiber and chemical compounds in fenugreek may help slow down the absorption of carbohydrates and sugar, potentially improving how the body uses sugar and increasing insulin release.
Fenugreek contains compounds like flavonoids and saponins that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, which can help reduce inflammation in the body.
Fenugreek seeds are a good source of iron, an essential mineral for red blood cell production and preventing anemia. The jaggery in the recipe also contributes to the iron content.
The most common reason for excessive bitterness is not soaking the fenugreek seeds long enough or not boiling them until tender. Ensure you soak them for at least 8 hours (overnight is best) and boil them until they are soft to the touch. This process removes a significant amount of the bitterness.
Yes, Dana Methi is considered very healthy. Fenugreek seeds are rich in fiber, iron, and magnesium, and are known to aid digestion, help regulate blood sugar levels, and reduce inflammation. The use of jaggery provides minerals, making it a healthier alternative to refined sugar.
A typical serving of Dana Methi (about 1/2 cup or 110g) contains approximately 130-150 calories. The exact count can vary based on the amount of oil and jaggery used.
Yes, you can. While jaggery provides the traditional flavor, you can substitute it with an equal amount of brown sugar, coconut sugar, or date paste. The taste and color will be slightly different but still delicious.
Dana Methi has a long shelf life due to the jaggery and spices acting as natural preservatives. You can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.