Methi Leaves Dhal

This is a very healthy dhal made with methi leaves, toor dhal and spices...can be served with rice or chappathi. Is diabetic friendly!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 3
• Yields: 6 cups

Ingredients

• 1  bunch methi leaves
• 1  red onion, chopped
• 2  tomatoes, chopped
• 4  green chili peppers
• 1  pinch turmeric
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  dhal masala
• 1  pinch asafoetida powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  ginger-garlic paste
• 1  cup  toor dal
• 2  teaspoons  vegetable oil
• 1  teaspoon salt

• dhal masala ingredients

• 1  pinch fenugreek seeds
• 1  pinch  coriander seed
• 5  red  chili
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin

Directions

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