Simple Fenugreek Seeds Gravy Recipe/Vendhaya Kuzhambu Recipe/Menthulu Pulusu

 
 
Fenugreek Seeds/Methi seeds/vendhaya Kuzhambu Recipe with step by step photo recipes.This recipe is made with feenugreek seeds,tamarind pulp and coconut paste.This is one of the healthiest recipe.This recipe goes goes hot rice and idlies.
 
Fenugreek has lot of health benefits.It helps in reducing sugar level.Soak a spoon of fenugreek seeds in water and have it empty stomach next morning.This helps in reducing body heat and blood sugar levels.Methi seeds helps in increasing breastmilk for feeding mothers.This seeds helps in reducing inflammation and cholesterol level.
 
Fenugreek gravy can be done in two ways.one way is very simple.Saute the fenugreek seeds in kadai till aroma arises,make a powder and add at the final stage of gravy preparation.The other way i shared below with step by step photos.Both versions tastes same.I request you to checkout and make a try.
 
here are some of the other gravy recipes
 

Ginger Gravy


Shallots-10 to 15 Slitted
Tomato-1 Sliced
Fenugreek Seeds/Vendhayam-1 tsp
Curry Leaves-2 Spring
Coriander Leaves-2 tsp Chopped
Coconut-1/2 Cup Grated or Chunks
Ginger-1 inch Piece
Garlic Cloves-5 Cloves
Tamarind Pulp-1 big Lemon Size 
Chili Powder-1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder-1 tsp
Turmeric Powder-1/4 tsp
Oil-2 tsp
Vadagam-1 tsp
  or
Mustard Seeds,Urad dal,Channa dal-1 tsp
Salt as needed.

Step by Step Photo Recipe:

 

1.Add a tsp of Oil and add Fenugreek Seeds and saute till it becomes light brown.

 

 

2.Add Shallots and salt and saute till it becomes soft.


3.Now add tomatoes and curry leaves and mix till it becomes soft and mushy.

 


4.Add Tamarind pulp,Turmeric powder and Chili Powder and allow till it becomes thick.


5.Add Coconut,Ginger and Garlic in a blender and blend into smooth paste.

 

 

6.Once it gets thicken add Coconut mixture and add coriander Powder.

 
 

 



7.In a Saute Pan add 1 tsp Oil and Vadagam or Mustard Seeds,Urad dal and Chana dal and add to garvy.


8.After gravy gets thicken add Coriander leaves and switch off.


Serve with Hot rice or Idly
 

Notes:

  • Add More Chili Powder if needed.

Recipe Card For Fenugreek Seeds Gravy

 

Simple Fenugreek Seeds Gravy Recipe/Vendhaya Kuzhambu Recipe/Menthulu Pulusu

Recipe by Gomathy
Servings

4 to 5

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes

Ingredients

  • Shallots-10 to 15 Slitted

  • Tomato-1 Sliced

  • Fenugreek Seeds/Vendhayam-1 tsp

  • Curry Leaves-2 Spring

  • Coriander Leaves-2 tsp Chopped

  • Coconut-1/2 Cup Grated or Chunks

  • Ginger-1 inch Piece

  • Garlic Cloves-5 Cloves

  • Tamarind Pulp-1 big Lemon Size

  • Chili Powder-1/2 tsp

  • Coriander Powder-1 tsp

  • Turmeric Powder-1/4 tsp

  • Oil-2 tsp

  • Vadagam-1 tsp

  • or

  • Mustard Seeds,Urad dal,Channa dal-1 tsp

  • Salt as needed.

Directions

  • Add a tsp of Oil and add Fenugreek Seeds and saute till it becomes light brown.
  • Add Shallots and salt and saute till it becomes soft.
  • Now add tomatoes and curry leaves and mix till it becomes soft and mushy.
  • Add Tamarind pulp,Turmeric powder and Chili Powder and allow till it becomes thick.
  • Add Coconut,Ginger and Garlic in a blender and blend into smooth paste.
  • Once it gets thicken add Coconut mixture and add coriander Powder.
  • In a Saute Pan add 1 tsp Oil and Vadagam or Mustard Seeds,Urad dal and Chana dal and add to garvy.
  • After gravy gets thicken add Coriander leaves and switch off.

Notes

  • Add More Chili Powder if needed.

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