Lahsuni Methi Ka Raita (Garlic and Fenugreek Leaves in Yogurt)

Methi Raita (fenugreek in yogurt) is deliciously spices raita flavoured with garlic and methi leaves to serve as a side dish to your lunch or dinner. Here is how to make best methi raita recipe at home.

Methi ka Raita

Raita is something we all are familiar with, as it is one the most well-liked accompaniment with any sought of Indian meal. It is basically whisked yoghurt flavoured with any seasonings, veggies and even fruit of one’s choice. Some raita is with tempering and some without it. Well, am a fan of both type, be it a plain or tempered or flavoured. One such my most favourite is Lahsuni Methi Raita recipe, sounds different ..right?? But, this is an absolute relish to go with any kind of meal..in fact it works stunning with just plain khichdi too.

Lahsuni ( fried garlic) flavour enhances the aroma giving it a perfect punch to methi and yogurt along with a balanced taste of salty, sweet and sourness. Serve this different yet outstanding lahsuni methi ka raita with Kebabs, Parathas, Biryani, Pulao, Dal makhani, it will enrich your meal to the best one.

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Methi raita recipe below

Methi Raita

• Author: Farrukh Aziz
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 2
• Category: Side dish, Accompaniment
• Cuisine: Indian

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Description

Methi Raita – a delicious yogurt dip flavored with garlic and fenugreek leaves. It is one of the best fenugreek recipes and perfect as a side dish to serve with you lunch or dinner.

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Ingredients

for methi raita recipe

• 1 cup, fresh methi leaves, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup, yogurt, whisked well
• 2-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon, green chilli, crushed coarsely or chopped finely ( you can adjust accordingly)
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Black salt to taste
• 2 teaspoon (10 ml) oil

for tadka

• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoon oil ( 10 ml)
• A pinch of Kashmiri red chilli powder

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Instructions

how to make methi raita

1. In a pan, heat 2 teaspoons of oil
2. Add cumin seeds and fry until aromatic
3. Then, add chopped garlic and fry until golden and aromatic
4. Add green chilli and chopped methi leaves, sauté well on high heat for another few seconds
5. Then, add sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook on high for another minute. Do not cover and cook
6. Take it off the heat and keep aside for few minutes until completely cool
7. Then, in a bowl, add whisked yogurt, cooked methi, black salt to taste, lemon juice and mix well
8. You may add water and adjust the consistency of raita along with seasoning as per your preference.

For tadka:

1. For tadka, firstly, heat 2 teaspoon oil in a small pan
2. Add chopped garlic and fry until golden
3. Switch off the heat and immediately add pinch of red chilli powder
4. Pour this tempering over the raita and serve

Keywords: Methi Raita, Methi Raita Recipe

How to make methi raita recipe

To make methi raita, In a pan, heat 2 teaspoons of oil
Add cumin seeds and fry until aromatic
Then, add chopped garlic and fry until golden and aromatic
Add green chilli and chopped methi leaves, sauté well on high heat for another few seconds
Then, add sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook on high for another minute. Do not cover and cook
Take it off the heat and keep aside for few minutes until completely cool
Then, in a bowl, add whisked yogurt, cooked methi, black salt to taste, lemon juice and mix well
You may add water and adjust the consistency of raita along with seasoning as per your preference.

For tadka:

For tadka, firstly, heat 2 teaspoon oil in a small pan
Add chopped garlic and fry until golden
Switch off the heat and immediately add pinch of red chilli powder
Pour this tempering over the methi raita and serve