How to make Methiwali Arhar Dal -
Arhar dal flavoured with frsh methi leaves and garlic cloves.
This recipe is from FoodFood TV channel & has featured on Sirf 30 minute.
Main Ingredients : Split pigeon pea (toor dal/arhar dal) (तुवर दाल/अरहर दाल), Fresh fenugreek leaves (methi) (ताज़ी मेथी)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Dals and Kadhis
For more recipes related to Methiwali Arhar Dal checkout Keoti Dal, Dal Dhokli, Mysuru Rasam, Panchvarna Rasam . You can also find more Dals and Kadhis recipes like Marwadi Gatte Ki Kadhi Upavasachi Amti Amti Matar ki Kadhi
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 : 51-60 minutes
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Methiwali Arhar Dal Recipe
Split pigeon pea (toor dal/arhar dal) 1 cup
Fresh fenugreek leaves (methi) chopped 1/2 medium
Salt to taste
Jaggery (gur) grated 1 teaspoon
Ghee 1 tablespoon
Garlic crushed 6 cloves
Asafoetida 1/4 teaspoon
Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon
Method
Step 1
Soak the dal in two cups of water for one hour. Drain. Pressure cook in three cups of water with turmeric powder and salt till pressure is released four times (four whistles).
Step 2
Open the lid when pressure reduces and mash the dal well. Add half cup of water and jaggery and bring to a boil. Heat ghee in a non stick pan, add garlic cloves and asafoetida and sauté till garlic turns a light brown.
Step 3
Add the methi and sauté for two to three minutes. Add the dal and red chilli powder and stir well. Adjust consistency if needed. Serve hot.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 210 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 30.7 gm
Protein : 12.5 gm
Fat : 4.1 gm
Other : 0.4
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