METHI - MOONG DAL SABJI

                                      

Taste the goodness of 'methi' (fenugreek leaves) and 'moong dal' in this dish.

Serves 4

Cooking time - 15 minutes

Ingredients -

1. Fenugreek leaves – 1 big bunch - cleaned, chopped
2. Fresh coriander leaves – chopped fine – 3 tbsp
3. Yellow moong dal – 3 tbsp – washed and soaked in water for an hour
4. Onion – 1 medium - chopped
5. Green chilli – 2
6. Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
7. Asafetida – ¼ tsp
8. Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
9. Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
10. Coriander-cumin powder – 2 tsp
11. Salt to taste
12. Oil – 1 tbsp

Method

1. Wash the cut fenugreek leaves and coriander  leaves well, and keep in a colander.
2. Heat oil in a kadhai, add cumin seeds. When it splutters, add asafetida.
3. Then add the chopped onion and fry till translucent.
4. Add turmeric powder, coriander-cumin powder, red chilli powder and salt.
5. Add the chopped fenugreek - coriander leaves and dal and stir well.
6. Cover and cook on low heat – for 6-8 minutes till dal is cooked and water has dried.
7. Serve hot with chapathi.

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