Methi Dal

Ingredients:

Dals – 1 cup (mixture of masoor, moong & tuar)

Frozen Methi - 2 cubes (½ bunch if using fresh methi)

Salt – 1 ¾ teaspoon

Rasam powder – 1 teaspoon

Coriander leaves – 2 teaspoons (finely chopped)

Onion – 1 (finely chopped)

Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon

Ghee – 1 teaspoon

Cumin seeds – ½ teaspoon

Grind together (coarsely):

Ginger – 1 inch piece

Garlic – 1 big pod

Green chillies – 2 or 3

Method:

1. Cook dals with methi adding the rasam powder, turmeric powder & 1 teaspoon of salt in a pressure cooker for 4 to 5 whistles. (water level - immersing dals)
2. Once pressure releases, mash the contents nicely.
3. Heat ghee in a non-stick kadai, add cumin seeds, coarsely ground paste & sauté till golden brown.
4. Add chopped onions & ¾ spoon of salt & sauté for 3 to 5 mins (till onions become translucent).
5. Add the sauted mixture to the cooked dal mixture.
6. Mix well and allow boiling for 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Garnish with coriander leaves & serve hot with rotis.