Unintentionally,I have been posting recipes with Methi / Fenugreek leaves for the past 2 days. The theme I chose for Blogging Marathon #61, Week 1 is Meal Ideas.This is my third post in this series.
These are the dishes that got done a couple of months back and I decided to post them for this theme. And just when I was writing this post, I realized that all the 3 dishes for this theme is methi based!!
Anyway, this is a simple recipe and a comfort dish.I served this with steamed rice and a cauliflower-potato curry.
I used:
Moong dhal-1/2 cup
Tomato-1,halved
Fenugreek leaves / Methi- from a small bunch
Cumin seeds- 1 teaspoon
Garlic- 2 pods, grated
Shallots- 5,big, peeled and chopped
Red chilies- 2,broken
Turmeric powder- a large pinch
Sambar powder- 1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Oil- 1 teaspoon
Wash moong dal and drain.In a vessel take the washed moong dal, tomato, turmeric and add 1 1/2 cups of water and pressure cook for 10 minutes / till done. Once the pressure releases, remove the vessel and let it cool a bit. Remove the skin of the tomato and whisk [or use a Maththu] the dal and tomato.
Heat oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds. When it crackles, add the shallots and garlic.Saute till the onions turn soft. Add the red chili and chopped fenugreek leaves.Saute for a minute and add the dal and bring to boil.
Add salt and sambar powder. Simmer for a few minutes and remove from heat.
Serve with steamed rice…
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Bon Appetit….
Love dal methi.It is one such combo that could never go wrong.
I have enjoyed reading all your methi based recipes. The dal looks lovely.
yummy padmajha
Fingelicking goodness, just love this fabulous dal..Delicious!!
That's one comfort food! Looks tempting
Dal looks so comforting and a nice meal to serve on lazy day. Yummy
Simple yet comforting dhal..
so comforting and filling too 🙂
Great way to add methi in dals. Love it
Such a comforting meal! I have some methi in the fridge waiting to be used up. I will make this dal with that.
That is such a comforting dish. Love methi dal — I wish it is time to plant it again, waiting for summer now 🙂
When ever I see fresh methi leaves, I buy them and add it in whatever dish I make that day. It surely enhances the flavour of the dish. Dhal with methi leaves sounds absolutely delicious..
Simple and comforting dal.
Lol maybe you can change the theme to Methi Meal Ideas..:)..I love this dal..
one of my fave dal varieties