METHI DHAL / METHIWALI DAL / METHI DAL

This is a simple and healthy dhal with the aroma of methi leaves and good for diabetes, and controls blood sugar.

INGREDIENTS:

Masoor dhal OR Toor dhal - 1/2 cup
Methi leaves - 1 bunch
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp.
Dry red chilly - 1
Green chillies -1

Tomato - 1
Grated ginger - 1/2 tsp.
Fresh peas  - 2 tablespoons (optional)

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp.
Jeera powder - 1/4 tsp.
Chilli powder - 1/4 tsp.
Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp. (optional)
Hing - a pinch
Butter / Oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt - as per taste

METHOD:

Pressure cook dhal with turmeric powder. Mash well. Keep aside.

Chop tomatoes into small pieces. Chop methi leaves roughly. Chop green chillies. Grate ginger.

In a pan, melt butter. When hot, add cumin seeds. When it sizzles, add the red chillies, and hing. Add in the chopped green chillies, ginger and tomatoes. Saute for 2 minutes. Now add the chopped methi leaves and peas alongwith salt. When the leaves wilt, add all the powders. Saute for 1 minute and add the pressure cooked dhal. Pour in 1/2 cup of water and allow it to boil till the masala flavours are infused in the dhal. Mix well and serve hot with rotis or parathas.

It can also be mixed with hot cooked rice and ghee.