Methiwali Dal

Main Ingredients	Split red lentil (masoor dal) , Fenugreek leaves (methi)
Cuisine	Indian
Course	Dals and Kadhis
Prep Time	16-20 minutes
Cook time	26-30 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Mild
Level of Cooking	Moderate
Others	Veg

Ingredients list for Methiwali Dal

• 3/4 cup Split red lentil (masoor dal)
• 1 bunch Fenugreek leaves (methi)
• to taste Salt
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 2 medium Onions
• 2 Green chillies
• 1 inch piece Ginger
• 6-8 cloves Garlic
• 2 Whole dry red chillies
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds

Method

1. Pick, wash and boil dal with salt and turmeric powder in five cups of water.
2. Clean, wash and chop fenugreek leaves.
   Peel, wash and chop onions finely.
3. Remove stems, wash, deseed and finely chop green chillies.
   Peel, wash and chop ginger and garlic.
4. Remove stems of red chillies. Heat oil in a kadai.
   Add whole red chillies and cumin seeds.
   When cumin seeds begin to change colour, add onions and green chillies.
5. Cook till onions are soft and translucent.
6. Add ginger and garlic, cook for half a minute.
   Add the boiled dal.
7. Bring to a boil and add chopped fenugreek leaves.
   Simmer for two minutes and serve hot.

Nutrition Info

Calories	322.65
Carbohydrates	38.72
Protein	15.995
Fat	10.915
Other Fiber	1.14