Methi Stems Chutney | Menthya Detina Chutney | Chutney Recipes
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Recipe type: Side
Cuisine: Indian
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Serves: ¾ Cup
 
Mildly spicy, an easy alternative to coconut chutney, tender methi stems chutney
Ingredients
  • 12-15 tender stalks/stems of menthya soppu/methi
  • 4-5 tender stems of coriander
  • 1 Tsp oil
  • 1-2 dry red chilli
  • 2 Tbsp desiccated coconut
  • ¼ Cup pieces/grated fresh coconut
  • A pinch of hing/1 small crystal hing
  • ½ Tsp tamarind paste
  • Salt to taste
For Tadka:
  • 1 Tsp oil
  • ½ Tsp mustard
Method
  1. Wash, clean, tender methi stalks
  2. Chop methi stalks into 1" pieces
  3. Heat oil, add menthya stalks and cook till soft
  4. Add 1-2 dry red chilli, fry
  5. Add desiccated coconut and mix well
  6. Tip in a little piece of crystal hing/asafoetida or a pinch of powdered hing
  7. In a mixer jar, add pieces of coconut or grated coconut
  8. Next add methi stalks mixture
  9. To this add a piece of jaggery, stalks of coriander and tamarind paste/extract
  10. Sprinkle salt, add a little water and grind into a chutney
  11. Finally add a tadka made using mustard and oil
Notes
Use only fresh coconut if you want

Make sure you use only tender stems and are washed thoroughly before chopping
Recipe by Food Of Interest at https://foodofinterest.com/methi-stems-chutney/