Arbi Methi Sabzi Recipe (taro roots/colocasia with fenugreek) is a wonderful and unique vegetable dish that is easy to cook and could be accompanied by any main dish. arbi methi masala dry dish will be definitely liked by everyone.
A different version of this recipe can be prepared without using fenugreek/methi. check out my masaledar arbi sabzi recipe here.
About Arbi Methi Sabzi Recipe
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Arbi (colocasia) can also be consumed during different indian fastings like navratri, mahashivratri, ekadashi or chaitra navratri etc. to prepare the navratri version check my arbi sabzi recipe for navratri fast here.
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Ingredients
- colocasia (arbi) – 500 grams
- green chillies – 1 (finely chopped)
- dry fenugreek leaves (methi) – 1 tbsp
- oil – 2-3 tbsp
- carom seeds (ajwain) – ½ tsp
- turmeric powder – ½ tsp
- coriander powder – 2 tsp
- red chilli powder – ½ tsp
- garam masala – ½ tsp
- lemon juice – 1 tsp
- amchur powder – ½ tsp
- asafoetida (hing) – a pinch
- salt – 1 tsp (or as per taste)
Instructions
- wash and boil arbi. peel and cut into 2 cm length pieces. in this dish we boil the arbi first before peeling it. boiled arbi does not cause itching in the skin as peeling the raw arbi does.
- soak dry fenugreek leaves in water for 8-10 minutes and drain. keep aside.
- clean, wash and chop green chillies.
- heat oil in a heavy bottomed wok/kadai. when oil is hot, add ajwain and asafoetida into it. let them splutter for one minute.
- now add chopped green chillies, turmeric powder, coriander powder and red chilli powder and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- after sauteing the masala, add chopped arbi and mix well.
- now add salt, cook on low heat stirring in between for 5 minutes.
- after that add soak and drained fenugreek leaves, garam masala, amchur powder and lemon juice. mix well and cook for another 5-6 minutes on low flame.
- stirring from time to time until the vegetables become golden brown.
- now switch off the flame.
- hot arbi methi masala dry or arbi methi sabzi is ready to be served. it can served with any indian breads.
Notes
- Don’t over boil Colocasia (arbi) otherwise, it may become mushy while stir-frying.
- For best result and If possible then boil arbi, peel and keep refrigerated for 5-6 hours then stir fry, this reduces its sliminess.
Step by Step Recipe
Arbi Masala Dry Recipe | Sukhi Methi Arbi ki Sabji with step by step photos:
1. wash and boil arbi. peel and cut into 2 cm length pieces. in this dish we boil the arbi first before peeling it. boiled arbi does not cause itching in the skin as peeling the raw arbi does.
2. soak dry fenugreek leaves in water for 8-10 minutes and drain. keep aside.
3. clean, wash and chop green chillies.
4. heat oil in a heavy bottomed wok/kadai. when oil is hot, add ajwain and asafoetida into it. let them splutter for one minute.
5. now add chopped green chillies (optional), turmeric powder, coriander powder and red chilli powder and cook for few seconds.
6. after sauteing the masala, add chopped arbi and mix well.
7. now add salt, cook on low heat stirring in between for 5 minutes.
8. after that, add soak and drained fenugreek leaves, garam masala, amchur powder and lemon juice. mix well and cook for another 5-6 minutes on low flame.
9. Stir from time to time until the vegetables become golden brown.
10. now switch off the flame.
11. hot arbi methi masala dry or arbi methi sabzi is ready to be served. it can served with any indian breads.
Notes
1. Don’t over boil Colocasia (arbi) otherwise, it may become mushy while stir-frying.
2. For best result and If possible then boil arbi, peel and keep refrigerated for 5-6 hours then stir fry, this reduces its sliminess.