Thursday, February 2, 2012

Baby Corn Methi Curry



Today my recipe is Baby corn methi curry. It is very easy to make and healthy too. It is good to eat with roti or rice. Both methi(fenugreek) leaves and baby corn are very good for health. I am giving some nutritional values about baby corn and methi leaves.
A 100-g serving of baby corn is low in fat and contains approximately 80 calories. Baby corn is a good source of folate, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C and fiber. This vegetable is also a source of complex carbohydrates and protein.
Fenugreek leaves are enriched with minerals like potassium, calcium, and iron. Fresh leaves comprises 3 to 5 % of protein.Fenugreek leaves are enriched with Vitamin C. The Vitamin K from fenugreek greens are comparable to spinach.
One hundred grams of fenugreek leaves comprises only 49 calories. The leaves have has good dietary fiber.It is very good for diabetic and anemia patients.

Ingredients:
Baby Corn Slices,boiled - 1/2 cup
Methi(fenugreek) leaves - 1/2 cup
Ginger -Garlic paste - 1 tsp
Finely chopped onions - 2 tbsp
Tomato, chopped- 1
Green chilli - 1
Turmeric - 1/4 tsp
Asafoetida - 1 pinch
Jeera - Dhania powder - 1/2 tsp
Fresh curd - 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil - 2 tsp
Coriander leaves - few

Method of preparation:
  1. Heat 2 tsp oil in a pan, add Chopped onions and saute until it turns into soft.
  2. Add ginger - garlic paste, Green chilli and tomatoes and saute for 1 minute.
  3. Add turmeric, asafoetida and jeera - dhania powder and mix well.
  4. Add boiled baby corn slices and saute for 2 minutes.
  5. Add salt and fresh curd and mix well.
  6. Add methi leaves and cook until done.
  7. Finally add Coriander leaves and remove from heat.
  8. Now yummy and healthy baby corn methi curry is ready to eat with roti or steamed rice.

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