METHI DAL

Methi dal is one of my favorite dishes to have with rice.The flavor of methi leaves is simply incredible .You dont have to add any other flavor to the dish when you are cooking with methi leaves.Toor dal compliments the methi leaves very well in this dish.It reduces the slight bitter taste of the methi leaves.I can have this dish 5 days in a row or even 10 days in a row without getting tired of it.


INGREDIENTS

Methi leaves - a whole bunch, cleaned and chopped

Toor dal - 1 cup,cooked

shredded coconut - 1 cup

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

turmeric pdr - 1/4 tsp

urad dal - 2 tsp

curry leaves - of 1 sprig

red chillies - 3-4 nos

Garlic - 1 tsp

salt to taste

oil

METHOD

Coarsely grind the coconut and keep aside.Heat some oil in a pan.Add the mustard seeds.When it starts to crackle add urad dal,curry leaves,turmeric pdr and red chillies.Add the chopped garlic and saute for a couple of mins on a medium low flame.Then add the methi leaves and the cooked dal.The methi leaves will cook really fast in about 2 -3 mins.As soon as they become soft add the coconut and some salt.Stir it well and remove from the flame.Serve hot with rice.