Kela Methi Sabzi | Kela Methi Nu Shaak
Kela Methi Sabzi is a Gujarati dish that I learnt from my friend and neighbor, Hetal Malde. Called Kela Methi Nu Shaak in Gujarati, it is sweet, it is a touch bitter, it is a touch spicy. Just the perfect accompaniment to rotis.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Ripe Banana Roundels
- 1 Cup Chopped Methi Leaves
- 2-3 Slit Green Chillies
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1/3 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
- 1/4-1/2 tsp Salt Use just a little salt
- 1.5 tsp Oil
- 1.5 tsp Ghee
Instructions
- In a pan, heat both the oil and ghee.
- Add the cumin seeds and slit green chillies.
- Saute till the cumin seeds start to change colour,
- Add the chopped methi leaves and turmeric.
- Stir-fry till the methi wilts a bit.
- Add the salt as well as the cumin and coriander powders.
- Mix well.
- Turn the heat to low.
- Add the banana roundels and mix well.
- Stir-fry for ~2 minutes. Do not overcook the bananas as they will become squishy.
- Take off the heat and set aside for 5 minutes.
- Gently mix again and serve Methi Kele Ki Sabzi | Kela Methi Nu Shaak warm with rotis.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas. Do not use over-ripe or squishy bananas as the sabzi will become a soggy mess.