Methi Dal Recipe - Menthakoora Pappu
Methi dal , a simple dal with fenugreek leaves and moong dal that pairs well with hot rice and fryums. Also goes well with chapati or jeera rice.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- Methi leaves 1 cup tightly packed chopped finely
- Moong dal 1/2 c
- Onion 1 small chopped finely
- Garlic cloves 2 sliced thinly
- Turmeric powder 1 tsp
- Hing a large pinch
- Cumin seeds 1 tsp + 1/2 tsp
- Coriander powder 1 tsp
- Red chili powder 1 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Ghee 1 tbsp
- To Temper:
- Ghee 1 tsp
- Mustard seeds 1 tsp
- Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
- Dry red chili 1 broken
Instructions
- Heat ghee in a pan.
- Add 1 tsp cumin seeds and hing.
- Once they crackle, add garlic cloves and fry till light brown.
- Now, add onions and fry till pink and translucent.
- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder and coriander powder and fry for 30 secs.
- Next add chopped fenugreek leaves and fry till they wilt.
- Add the moong dal and a cup of water to this.
- Now , transfer all this to a deep dish .
- Add salt to this. Mix well.
- Pressure cook for 3 whistles.
- Let pressure release of its own.
- Once done, mash thoroughly using a masher or a ladle.
- Heat a pan with 1 tsp ghee.
- Add mustard seeds and once they pop, add cumin seeds and dry red chili.
- Pour this over the dal and serve hot.
For Instant Pot & Air Fryer Recipes
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Disclaimer
Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.
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