Methi dal-మెంతి కూర పప్పు

Methi dal-మెంతి కూర పప్పు

Ingredients:

Toordal-1cup

Methi/fenugreek leaves-1cup

Tomato-1

Onion-1

Green chillies-2

Tamarind pulp-2tbsp

Turmeric-1/4tsp

Salt to taste

Red chilly powder-2tsp

Oil-1tbsp

For Popu:  Crushed garlic-1tsp,Dry red chillies-4,curry leaves-1spring,mustard seeds-1/2tsp,jeera-1/4tsp,urad dal-1tsp,chana dal-1tsp,Hing-a pinch.

Process:

Wash and Cook the toor dal with adding much water .

Clean and chop the methi leaves and keep aside.

Chop tomato,onion& green chilies.

Now check the dal ,it is almost cooked done then add the chopped methi leaves,tomatoes,onions,green chillies and stir well.

Add tamarind pulp,turmeric, red chilly powder, salt and mix well.

Add 1cup of water to the dal mixture,cover with lid and cook it for 10-12 mins on medium flame.

Heat a pan add 1tbsp oil or ghee , when it is hot add dry red chillies,curry leaves, jeera,hing,urad dal,mustard seeda,chana dal,crushed garlic and fry for a minute.

Add cooked dal  to the frying pan ,mix well and cook it for 2 more minutes.

Switch off the flame and serve hot with plain rice & ghee.