GHUGNI

 This lip-smacking bengali dish is rich in good quality protein and fibre. Thus, works best for diabetics, for those who want to lose weight,and heart patients. This can be had as a snack with tea in the evening. Let’s see its preparation.

Ingredients:

1. 1 ½ cups finely chopped fenugreek(methi) leaves
2. 1 cup soaked & boiled dried white peas
3. 1 tsp oil
4. ½ tsp cumin seeds(jeera)
5. 1 bayleaf(tejpatta)
6. ½ cup finely chopped onions
7. ¼ tsp grated ginger
8. ¼ tsp grated garlic
9. ½ cup finely chopped tomatoes
10. ½ tsp turmeric powder
11. 1 tsp chilli powder
12. ½ tsp cumin seeds powder
13. ½ tsp garam masala
14. Salt to taste
15. 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves (dhania)

Method:

1. Soak white peas in enough water for 8 hours.
2. Drain well, add 2 ½  cups of water and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles.

Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.

1. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan. To this add the cumin seeds & bayleaf and saute on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
2. Add the onions,ginger and garlic and saute on a medium flame for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the fenugreek leaves and saute them on a medium flame for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the tomatoes,turmeric powder,chilli powder,garam masala salt and 2 tbsp water,mix well and cook on a medium flame  for 2 minutes while stirring continuously.
5. Add the boiled white peas  along with the water with which they were cooked ,mix well and cook on a medium flame for 8-10 minutes.
6. Garnish it with coriander leaves and serve hot.

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