How to make Methiwali Arhar Dal -
Arhar dal flavoured with fresh methi leaves and garlic cloves.
This recipe is from FoodFood TV channel & has featured on Sanjeev Kapoor Kitchen.
Main Ingredients : Fresh fenugreek leaves (methi) (ताज़ी मेथी), Split pigeon peas (arhar dal)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Dals and Kadhis
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Methiwali Arhar Dal Recipe Card
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Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 41-50 minutes
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Methiwali Arhar Dal Recipe
Fresh fenugreek leaves (methi) 1 medium b
Split pigeon peas (arhar dal) pressure cooked with salt and 1/2 tsp turmeric pow 1 cup
Jaggery grated 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Pure ghee 1 tablespoon
Garlic crushed 2 cloves
Asafoetida 1/4 teaspoon
Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon
Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon
Method
Step 1
Keep the cooker on heat, add jaggery and salt to the cooked pigeon peas and mix well and let the mixture come to a boil.
Step 2
Roughly chop fenugreek leaves.
Step 3
Heat ghee in a deep non-stick pan, crush garlic cloves and add and saute till garlic turns a light brown. Add asafoetida and fenugreek leaves, mix and sauté till fenugreek leaves get cooked.
Step 4
Add the cooked pigeon peas and red chilli powder and mix well. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes. Take care that the consistency is not thick.
Step 5
Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot with paranthas or steamed rice.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 210 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 30.7 gm
Protein : 12.5 gm
Fat : 4.1 gm
Other : 0.4
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