- Clean methi leaves in salt water, pluck leaves and keep aside. In a pan, heat oil, add cumin seeds, mustard seeds and green chillies, sauté. Add onions and cook till they slightly turn its colour, add ginger garlic paste and sauté till its raw flavour is cooked. Put methi leaves and cook on low flame. Add tomatoes, salt and turmeric powder, mix well and cook on low flame. At the end of the recipe add red chilli powder and garam masala powder. Mix well and add coriander leaves. Serve hot with chapathi,rice.