Kashmiri Methi Chaman Recipe

Monday, October 21, 2013, 10:20 [IST]

It's weekend again and the celebration time for your tummy as well. So, what are you planning to cook this weekend to make your tummy happy? If you are in a dilemma, then we are here to help you out. Try out an exotic Kashmiri recipe on this weekend and give a tasty surprise to your family.

Methi chaman is a traditional Kashmiri dish made by using fresh methi leaves and spinach leaves. Chaman is paneer in Kashmiri and this combination of methi, palak and paneer is a killer. This recipe is prepared with the combination of two types of healthy leaves and topped with the goodness of paneer. Hence, Kashmiri methi chaman is a nutrient package as well.

So, do not waste time. Get the ingredients ready and do give this recipe a try.

Serves: 3-4
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

Mustard oil- 3tbsp
Cumin seeds- ½ tsp
Onion- 1 cup (chopped)
Green chilies- 3-4 (slit into halves)
Ginger garlic paste- 1tsp
Fresh methi leaves- 100gms
Spinach leaves- 100gms
Salt to taste
Coriander powder- 2tsp
Turmeric powder- ½ tsp
Garam masala powder- 1tsp
Sugar- 1tsp
Lemon juice- 2tsp
Fresh cream- 4tsp
Paneer- 200gm (cut into slices)

Procedure

Slightly brush a pan with oil. (I used a grill pan)
Layer the paneer slices on this pan and slightly brown it from both the sides. Remove from the pan and keep aside.

Procedure

Wash the spinach and methi leaves.
Heat water in a big pan. When it comes to a boil, add a tablespoon of salt.
Add spinach and methi leaves and cook for 2 minutes. Strain and run the leaves under cold water.

Procedure

Make a smooth puree of the leaves. Keep aside. Heat mustard oil in a pan.
When the oil is hot, add cumin seeds. When the seeds starts splattering, add onion.
When the onion is slightly browned, add ginger garlic paste.