Methi Brinjal Subzi (Maithi Brinjjal sabji)

Ingredients:
2 bunches of methi (fenugreek) leaves
4 medium sized brijals - cut in small pieces
1/2 mustard seeds
pinch of hing
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 green chilli - finely chopped
salt to taste
2 tbsp oil


Method:

• Soak the methi leaves in a bowl of salt water for 15 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
• In a kadai, take the oil and add mustard seeds, green chilli and hing.
• When mustard seeds start to splutter, add the brinjals.
• Cook for 5 minutes or till the brijal is tender and oil is oozing out.
  
• Add all the spice powders and mix well.
• Add the methi leaves and cook on low flame.
  
• The methi leaves will shrink and change color. Once the sabji is dry, take it off the heat.
• Ready to serve.
  

Serving Suggestions:
Can be served with phulka or roti.

Tip:

• Do not add any water in this preparations.
• You can add ginger/garlic paste or onions to suit your taste.
• Soaking the methi leaves in salt water takes out some of its bitterness. So don't skip that step!