GREEN METHI, CHUARA, KISHMISH LAUNJI

Green Methi, chuara, kishmish curry is a Rajasthani dish which is quite healthy.  All the three ingredients used in this dish are having several health benefits.   This dish is made by soaking the ingredients overnight with mild spice and goes well with the roti, chapatti and rice.

My friend Mrs. Rinku Shinde shared this recipe with me yesterday and I am glad to post the same in the blog for the benefit of all my viewers.

Methi seeds are the rich sources of minerals, iron, vitamins, natural soluble fibres, potassium, sodium, Saponin, amino acid, phytochemicals, etc. Soaked methi seeds in the morning treats the digestive disorders like; loss of appetite, stomach upset, indigestion, bloating, constipation, eases emptying of bowl.

Date fruit or Phoenix Dactylifera is one of the most nutritious foods that can either be taken fresh or consumed after drying. Dry dates, also known as ‘Chuara‘ in Hindi, ‘Endu Kharjuram‘ in Telugu, ‘Pericham Pinju‘ in Tamil,  ‘Vana kharjura‘ in Kannada, ‘Sookno Khejur‘ in Bengali, ‘Kharik‘ in Marathi and ‘Kharek‘ in Gujarati. Dry dates are known to be an all-in-one natural remedy for a number of health-related problems.

From boosting your energy levels to taking care of your cardiovascular health, date fruits have multifaceted benefits to offer. You can also consume them for enhancing your beauty.  You can further google search for the  benefits of dry dates for health, skin and hair.

Improves Overall Health:

Dry dates are considered to be a gold mine of vitamins. They contain a wide range of vitamins including Vitamin A, C, E, K, B2, B6, niacin and thiamin. These vitamins are vital for our health and wellness. Therefore, consuming dry dates is beneficial for improving our overall health.

Source of Essential Minerals:

Dry dates also have all essential minerals like iron, potassium, selenium, magnesium, phosphorous and copper, without which our body cells cannot perform their regular activities.

Raisins or dried grapes  look very simple and unpalatable with their aged appearance and dry texture but they are one of nature’s healthier alternatives to those sugar-rich manufactured candies and sweet products.   Raisins, also known as ‘Kishmish’ in Hindi, ‘Yendu Dhraksha‘ in Telugu, ‘Ular Dhraakshai/Kaintha Thratchai‘ in Tamil, ‘Kismis/Unakku Munthiringa‘ in Malayalam, ‘Ona Drakshi/Vonadraakshe‘ in Kannada, ‘Lal Draksh/Khismis‘ in Gujarati, ‘Bedane/Manuka‘ in Marathi, ‘Khishmish‘ in Punjabi and ‘Kash/Kishmish‘ in Bengali.  Consumption of raisins keeps the bowel movement regular and the fibers help to keep toxins and waste products out of the system.  Raisins are beneficial not only for gastrointestinal problems but also for constipation.

Now let us look at the recipe now:

Ingredients:

¼ cup	Green methi seeds
¼ cup	Chuara/dried dates/kharik
1/4cup	Kishmish
1	Tejpatta
3-4	Lavang
1 pc	Dalchini
	Generous pinch of hing powder
1 tsp	Cumin seeds
1 tsp	Red chilli powder
Salt	As required
4 tbsp	Oil
1 tsp	dhania powder

    1/2 tsp            dry mango powder/ amchur powder
    1/4 tsp            cumin powder
    1/4 tsp            turmeric powder
    10 pcs            cashewnuts broken into two pcs
    2 tsp               sugar 
   
    

Method:

Step 1

Soak the methi seeds, kharik, kishmish separately overnight.  Next day, cut the kharik into four pieces lengthwise, remove the seeds.

Step 2

Heat oil in  pressure cooker.    Add  the cumin seeds, hing powder, when it sizzles, add the lavang (cloves) , tej patta, dalchini.

Step 3

Add the methi seeds, kharik, kishmish and sauté for few minutes.  Add the cashews.  Add the red chilli powder, salt, dhania powder, turmeric powder and saute for few minutes.  Add 2 cups of water. Pressure cook for two whistles in medium flame.   Add water according to your requirement for the consistency of gravy.

Step 4

Finally add the sugar and dry mango powder and simmer it for 5-10 minutes.  your launji is ready.

How to serve:

Serve hot or cold with rice, chapatti, roti, theplas, parathas, debra etc.

NOTE:  chilli powder, amchur powder, sugar can be added according to your taste.  You can use the normal mehi also for making this.