Methi Dal

Ingredients:

1 Cup tur dal (Soaked in two cups of water for 2 hours).

1 Tomato chopped.

1  Onion chopped.

1 cup chopped Methi(Fenugreek) leaves.

2-3 Green chillies.

5 cloves crushed Garlic.

1 tbsp oil.

1 tsp mustard seeds.

1 tsp jeera.

1/2 tsp asafoetida.

1/2 tsp turmeric powder.

Salt to taste.

Method:

Pressure cook washed and soaked dal in pressure cooker upto 3-4 whistles.

Heat oil in a pan.Add mustard seeds,jeera,asafoetida,crushed garlic and turmeric powder.

Add green chillies,chopped onions and tomatoes.Saute for 2 minutes.

Add chopped methi leaves,mix well,cover and cook till methi is cooked.

Add cooked dal and salt.

Let it come to boil.

Simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes.

Serve hot with steam rice.

Happy Cooking !!!

Sameera