Moong dal wali methi

I have tried to name this a little different but the dish actually has moong dal and of course methi leaves. Served along with chapathi or rice, this dish is really wholesome.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 35 minutes
Serves: 7


Ingredients: 

1. Fresh methi leaves 1 bunch
2. Moong dal 1 cup
3. Salt
4. Oil
5. Onions 5-6
6. Tomatoes 6-7
7. Dhania powder 1 tsp
8. Garam masala powder 1tsp
9. Red chilli powder 1 tsp
10. Lemon juice 1 tbsp
11. Green chillies slit 5-6
12. Water
13. Mustard seeds 1 tsp

Method: 

1. Clean and wash the methi leaves thoroughly and cut them.
2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker and make seasoning of mustard seeds, green chillies.
3. Add the finely chopped onions, turmeric, garam masala, dhania powder and saute till it turns golden brown.
4. Now add the chopped tomatoes and mix well.
5. Next add in the methi leaves as well.
6. Grind 1 tomato and 2 onions in a mixer till fine paste and add them as well.
7. Add the moong dal, required amount of water and pressure cook to 3 whistles.
8. Once the cooker cools add salt and mix well. Boil for about 2 minutes.
9. Serve hot with chapathi/poori or even rice.