Methi Leaves Dhal

Name: Methi Leaves Dhal
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 bunch methi leaves; 1 red onion; 2 tomatoes; 4 green chili peppers; 1 pinch turmeric; 0.5 tsp dhal masala; 1 pinch asafetida powder; 0.5 tsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 cup toor dal; 2 tsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp salt; 1 pinch fenugreek seeds; 1 pinch coriander seed; 5 red chili; 0.5 tsp cumin

Lentils, tomatoes and fenugreek leaves cooked in a pan and spiced with chilli and turmeric for a South Asian dal.

35 min · Serves 3 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 20 min · Cook 15 min · 35 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Dry roast and grind the dhal masala ingredients to powder. Heat oil and add asafetida and green chilli.
2
Fry onions.then add tomatoes,dhal masala, turmeric, ginger-garlic paste. One the paste is ready, add methi leaves and toor dhal(both washed well).
3
Add adequate water and pressure cook. add salt after the pressure is released. Decorate with cilantro and add lime juice if added.