Ingredients:
- Methi Leaves : 2 cups
- Moong Dal: 1 1/2 cups
- Onion : 1 small sliced
- Green Chiles : 6-8
- Turmeric Powder : 1 tsp
- Fenugreek Seeds a pinch
- Garlic : 4 - 6 pods (lightly mashed)
- Mustard Seeds : 1 tsp
- Cumin Seeds : 1 tsp
- Broken Dried Red Chiles : 2
- Curry Leaves
- Tamarind as required / a small lemon sized
- Oil as required
- Salt to taste
Preparation Process :
- Wash moong dal and pressure cook in 3 cups of water for 3 whistles.
- Wash thoroughly and separate methi leaves with stems.
- Remove stems, wash and slit the green chilies.
- Heat oil in a pan, add red chili, garlic pods, mustard, cumin, curry leaves.
- When seeds start to jump, add methi leaves, green chilies, onions and salt.
- Fry the leaves until they wilt and soft.
- Then add cooked dal, turmeric powder, tamarind water and a cup of water if necessary.
- Bring to a bubble and simmer for 2-4 minutes.
- Serve hot with rice or roti.
Note: Do not pressure cook dal with leaves any time, because all the protiens and vitamins, especially iron is lost from these leaves.Make sure methi leaves are perfectly cooked.
Note
All the quantities mentioned in the recipe are optional.
They can be used according to the taste required.
Because different people like different tastes.
Some like more spicy n some less spicy.
Enjoy the food accordingly.
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