Methi dal recipe (dal with fenugreek leaves)

Yet another healthier version of plain dal .

Good for	weight loss, bone health, overall health
Bad for	—-
Preparation time	5 minutes
Cooking time	15 minutes

Methi dal recipe: –

Ingredients –  (Makes 4 -5 servings ) 

– Mix dal (Mix tur , mung and channa dal in equal quantities)

– Tomatoes – 1 medium size, chopped

– Methi – ( 1 cup washed and chopped)

– Onion – 1 medium size chopped  (optional)

– Garlic – 4-5 cloves chopped (optional)

– Ginger – 1 tsp grated

– Green chilli -1 whole

– Chaat masala, salt, red chilli powder, roasted jeera powder .

– Salt and lemon juice to taste

– Turmeric, black jeera, saunf and asafoetida

– Coriander leaves chopped for garnish

– 1/4th tsp ghee (even if you are on weight loss)

Procedure –

– Soak the mixed dal in water for 15 – 20 minutes.

– Add salt and turmeric.  Pressure cook this dal for 2-3 whistles

– In a pan add ghee, black jeera, saunf and asafoetida, ginger, green chilli, garlic and onion. Saute for 2-3 minutes

– Add chopped tomatoes and saute for another 3-4 minutes, Add methi leaves and when cooked, add  pressure cooked dal and boil.

– Add lemon juice and coriander leaves and serve hot.

Image – flickr.com author- Myfeasts