Methi Raita

4.50 from 4 votes

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.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Course: Accompaniment, Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Servings:

Calories: 144kcal

Author: Farrukh Aziz

Ingredients

for methi raita recipe

1 cup fenugreek leaves (fresh methi leaves) finely chopped
¾ cup yogurt whisked well
2-3 cloves garlic finely chopped
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon green chilli crushed coarsely or chopped finely ( you can adjust accordingly)
½ teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
Black salt to taste
2 teaspoon oil 10 ml

for tadka

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

Instructions

how 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 ¼ 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 raita and serve

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