Shallots and fenugreek sabzi

Shallots have a milder taste and odor than onions. They contain vital nutrients like vitamins B & C, calcium, iron and potassium. They are great for your hair and are widely used as an ingredient in hair treatment products. Both onions and shallots contain allicin, which helps lower blood sugar levels in diabetics. Onions are also a rich source of chromium, which helps tissue cells respond appropriately to insulin.

Fenugreek contains saponins that help reduce the body’s absorption of cholesterol from fatty foods. An unusual amino acid (4HO-Ile), so far found only in fenugreek, has possible anti-diabetic properties such as enhancing insulin secretion under hyperglycemic conditions, and increasing insulin sensitivity. 

Ingredients:

Shallots            - ½ cups, peeled. If they are very large, cut into two pieces

Fenugreek seeds           - 1 heaped tablespoon, soaked for about 4 hours

Oil        - 1 tbsp

Mustard seeds  - 1/3 tsp

Salt to taste

Turmeric powder          - 1/3 tsp

Red chilli powder          -1/2 tsp

Water   - 2 tbsps

Method:

-         Heat oil, add the mustard seeds.

-         When the splutter, add the fenugreek seeds. Stir for a few seconds, add the shallots.

-         Stir on high flame for about half minute, add salt, turmeric powder, and red chilli powder.

-         Mix well, add water, cover and cook for 6 minutes, or till done.

-         Goes well with rice or chapatis