wash and boil arbi. peel and cut into 2 cm length pieces. in this dish we boil the arbi first before peeling it. boiled arbi does not cause itching in the skin as peeling the raw arbi does.
soak dry fenugreek leaves in water for 8-10 minutes and drain. keep aside.
clean, wash and chop green chillies.
heat oil in a heavy bottomed wok/kadai. when oil is hot, add ajwain and asafoetida into it. let them splutter for one minute.
now add chopped green chillies, turmeric powder, coriander powder and red chilli powder and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
after sauteing the masala, add chopped arbi and mix well.
now add salt, cook on low heat stirring in between for 5 minutes.
after that add soak and drained fenugreek leaves, garam masala, amchur powder and lemon juice. mix well and cook for another 5-6 minutes on low flame.
stirring from time to time until the vegetables become golden brown.
now switch off the flame.
hot arbi methi masala dry or arbi methi sabzi is ready to be served. it can served with any indian breads.