1. 400 gm katthal pieces

2. I bunch Methi leaves – chopped roughly

3. 1 cup shelled peas

4. 1 small onion chopped finely

5. 1/2 inch ginger pc chopped finely

6. 4 cloves of garlic diced

7. 2 whole red chilli

8. 1/2 tsp Methi seeds

9. 2 tbspmMustard oil

10. Salt to taste

Method

Par Boil the katthal pieces – add salt, bay leaves, few cloves of laung and few peppercorns to the water. Drain and set aside.

Heat oil and add Methi seeds and chilli. When Methi seeds splutter add the chopped onion, ginger and garlic.

When the onion starts to brown add the katthal pieces and stir fry.

Take out and keep aside.

Add the Methi leaves and saute.

Add the peas and cook for few minutes till tender.

Dd the katthal and mix well

You can watch this video

https://youtu.be/3LVBAoP7rQ4

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