Methi Baigan

Methi Baigan is a simple, earthy stir-fry combining methi’s bitterness and brinjal’s softness for a balanced, delicious side dish.

Ingredients

1. **Vegetables

   • 1 green chilli, slit
   • 1/2 bunch fenugreek leaves (methi)
   • 3 baby brinjals

2. **Spices & Seasoning

   • Salt to taste
   • 1 pinch sugar
   • 1 tsp cumin seeds

3. **Other

   • Oil for frying

Instructions

1. **Prepare the vegetables

   • Cut the brinjals into cubes.
   • Wash the methi leaves thoroughly, roughly chop, and set aside.

2. **Fry the brinjals

   • Heat oil in a kadhai.
   • Deep fry the brinjal cubes until golden and set aside.

3. **Cook the methi and combine

   • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan.
   • Add cumin seeds and the slit green chilli.
   • Allow the cumin to crackle.
   • Add the washed methi leaves.
   • Cover and stir-fry for a few minutes.
   • Add salt and a pinch of sugar; cook until the methi is done.
   • Add the fried brinjals and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
   • Serve hot.