Dhana Methi nu Shaak is a comforting, wholesome Gujarati sabzi that brings together the fresh, earthy flavours of coriander (dhana) and fenugreek leaves (methi) in the simplest yet most soulful way. Lightly spiced with everyday masalas, this dish balances mild bitterness from methi with the freshness of coriander, creating a warm, homely taste that pairs beautifully with soft rotis, bhakri, or dal-chawal. Simple, nourishing, and full of traditional flavours, this shaak is perfect for everyday meals when you crave something healthy, desi, and made with love. 🌿💚
Ingredients
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200 gm Fresh Tuvar Dana
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1/2 cup Water
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1 tsp Haldi Powder (Turmeric Powder)
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as per taste Salt
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Small bunch Fresh Garlic
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2-3 Green Chillies
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Small piece Ginger
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2 tbs Oil
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1/2 tsp Hing (Asafoetida)
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1.5 tsp Dhania Powder (Coriander Powder)
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2 cups Fresh Methi Leavesfinely chopped
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2 tbs Besan (Gram Flour)
About
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In a pressure cooker, take 200 gm fresh tuvar dana. |
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Into that add, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 tsp Haldi Powder and salt per taste. |
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Pressure cook this on medium flame upto 2 whistles. |
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To make masala, in a chopper take small bunch of fresh garlic, 2-3 green chillies and a small piece of ginger. |
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Chop / Crush them coarsely. Keep it aside. |
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Now in a kadhai, add 2 tbs oil, into that add 1/2 tsp hing and prepare garlic-ginger-chili masala. |
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Then add salt per taste and let masala fry for 2 minutes. |
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Now add 1/2 tsp Haldi powder and 1.5 tsp Dhania Powder. |
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Let masala cook on slow flame for 2 minutes. |
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Now add 2 cups finely chopped fresh methi leaves. |
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Mix it properly and cover sabzee - let methi cook on medium flame (it will take 7-8 minutes). |
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Then open the lid and add pre-boiled fresh tuvar dana. Mix well. |
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For binding, take 2 tbs besan in a plate, into that 1/2 tsp oil - rub besan so that oil gets mixed properly and then dust this besan into the sabzee. |
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Cover it again and let it cook for 5-7 minutes on low flame. |
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Open the lid and mix everything well. Tasty and Nutritious Dana Methi nu Shaak is ready. |
