Methiwali Dal

by Tarla Dalal

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This dal serves a dual purpose it's extremely good for people with heart ailments along with diabetes as methi helps to control blood sugar levels. I have added ginger and garlic to this dal which gives the perfect spice effect and helps to avoid the need of oil-laden pickles. Serve hot with Stuffed Soya Parathas.

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Methiwali Dal recipe - How to make Methiwali Dal

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Preparation Time: 10 mins. Cooking Time: 20 mins. Total Time: 30 mins Serves 4.
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Ingredients

1 cup toovar (arhar) dal
1/2 cup chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
2 tsp chopped ginger (adrak)
1 tsp green chillies, chopped
1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 tsp chilli powder
a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp oil
salt to taste

Method

Wash and soak the dal in water for an hour. Drain and discard the water. Add 2 cups water and cook in a pressure cooker for 10 to 15 minutes till the dal is cooked.
Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds and allow them to crackle.
Add the onions, garlic, ginger and green chillies and cook till the onions are translucent.
Add the fenugreek leaves and sauté over high flame for 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes, chilli powder and turmeric powder and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the cooked dal and salt and allow the dal to come a boil. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.
Add the lemon juice, mix well and serve hot.