Danamethi papad ka saag

Methi/ Fenugreek leaves and seeds of the plant has high medicinal and nutritional value. It's green leaves are supposed to be rich in iron and the dried seeds of methi taken out of pods (called as danamethi) are rich in proteins, vitamin A and C, iron,Calcium and minerals.  It is  good for so many diseases specially for diabetes as it helps in reducing glucose level. When these seeds are taken out bit early before turning to yellow they are green in color and give more aroma. These green methi seeds are available with few grocers only but yellow seeds one can find at any Indian grocery store.

Methi papad ka saag is a dish popular in marwar which is the part of Thar desert.Papad is a very common Indian savoury and is made with flour of variety of pulses like moong ,moth,urad etc.The papad which are used in this recipe are moong papad as the urad papad will make the dish sticky and will not taste good.One can find moong papad in Indian stores .The brands of Ganesh and Lijjat makes moong papad.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons of  methi seeds( Danamethi)
Two moong papad Large size or four smaller ones
1/2 cup plain yogurt
4 tablespoon of oil or ghee
a pinch of asoefatida
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
In a bowl put methi seeds and half cup water and microwave it for four minutes.
Roast the papad in microwave  and break into pieces of one inch approximately.
Beat the yogurt

In a pan put oil and heat it and add asoefatida Take the pan away from flame now add dry spices
i.e,chilli,turmeri,coriander powder and immediately add beaten yogurt .Now put the pan on flame and stir it and add a cup of warm water.Now add methi and let it boil for three four minutes then add papad pieces
and switch off the flame .Cover it with a lid .Open after three four minutes .It is ready to serve with roti or rice.
Tips:
Quantity of  dry spices can be adjusted to the taste.