Gajar methi
Gajar methi is a masala with methi leaves and carrots. Carrots being an excellent source of beta carotene and a good source of vitamin B1,B2,B6, C, K, biotin and fiber and methi, a popular vegetable in india which is rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron and protein is no doubt a nutritious dish.
contributed by: aarthi on 14/01/11
Ingredients
Ingredient quantities shown are for 5 portion
* not used in calculating nutrition info
Preparation
- Cut methi leaves finely.
- Boil the methi leaves in salt water.
- Cut the carrots into round pieces and boil it until half cooked.
- Heat oil in a kadai, add cumin seeds.
- Add onions, sauté until brown.
- Add ginger-garlic paste, sauté for a minute.
- Add tomatoes and the dry masalas and cook it for a few more minutes.
- Mix in the methi,carrots and salt and cover and cook for sometime.
- Stir well and serve.
Nutrition Info
Based on a 2000 Calorie Daily Allowance
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% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.6g
3.65%
Saturated Fat 0.23g
1.05%
Mono Unsat. Fat 0.61g
Poly Unsat. Fat 0.65g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 586.1mg
24.42%
Total Carbohydrate 5.57g
2.02%
Dietary Fiber 1.34g
5.36%
Sugars 2.37g
Proteins 0.81g
0.65%
Vitamin A 3.62%
Vitamin C 0.12%
Calcium 1.75%
Iron 2.47%
