Methi Dal

Methi Dal is not only easy t make but nutritious and protein rich dish. It is a mixture of methi leaves and cooked dals tempered with Indian spices. You can serve it with any Indian bread and even with steamed rice, papad and pickle.

Ingredients :

• Toor Dal - 1 cup
• Methi Leaves - 1 cup chopped
• Onion - 2 medium-sized
• Tomato - 2 medium-sized
• Ginger-Garlic Paste - 1 tbsp
• Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Green Chili - 2
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
• Chili Powder - 1 tsp
• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Ghee - 1 tbsp
• Salt to taste

Method :

• Pressure cook washed dal with 2 cups of water for 2-3 whistles or until cooked well.
• In a kadai heat oil and ghee. Add in cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle.
• Add finely chopped onions and slit green chili. Saute till translucent.
• Add ginger-garlic paste and fry till raw smell goes away.
• Add chopped methi leaves and fry for 2 minutes.
• Add in chopped tomatoes and cook till they are soft.
• Add turmeric powder, chili powder, salt and mix well.
• Now add cooked dal, required amount of water. Make it medium thick consistency if serving with roti and thinner consistency if serving with rice. Mix well and let it boil for 4-5 mins.
• Methi dal is now ready to be served and enjoyed with roti or steamed rice.