Methi Dal Tadka
Methi leaves is very healthy and rich in minerals. Methi leaves are great source for regulating the blood glucose levels, hence it is a good one for diabetics. When it is combined with dal, it makes an excellent source of protein. Methi Dal can be made in under 20 min for a wholesome lunch/dinner. This Methi Dal tadka goes well with rice or rotis.
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Servings: 4 yield(s)
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Ingredients
- 1 cup Methi Leaves
- 1/2 cup Toor Dal
- 1 stick Onion
- 1 stick Tomato
- 2 stick Green chilli
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp salt
Tempering Ingredients
- 1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1/4 tsp Jeera Seeds
- 2 stick Red Chilli
- 4 stick Garlic
- 1 tsp Oil
Instructions
- Wash and add half cup of toor dal, roughly chopped onion, tomato, green chilli and washed methi greens to a pressure cooker. Let it cook for three whistles.
- Once the pressure is released, mash them completely. Add turmeric powder and salt. Set aside.
- Heat a pan with a teaspoon of oil. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, red chilli and crushed garlic. Roast until garlic turns brown.
- Add mashed dal. Let it come to boiling stage. Turn off stove and serve with rotis / rice.
Recipe Notes
- Replace crushed garlic , with asafoetida powder if making on a fasting day.
- You can replace with methi leaves with amaranth leaves and continue with the recipe.