Vendhaya Keerai Kootu - Methi Dal - Fenugreek Dal

Ingredients

1 cup soaked moong dal

4 pieces garlic cloves

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

150 grams methi leaves

2 nos red chillies

1 tsp ghee

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 no onion finely chopped

1 no tomato finely chopped

curry leaves

How to cook Methi dal - Vendhaya keerai kootu recipe

Step 1: Add sufficient water to a pan and let it boil

Step 2: Add 1 cup of soaked moong dhal, 4 garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 2 red chillies, methi leaves to the boiling water and let it cook well.

Step 3: To a separate pan add enough oil and let the oil to heat well

Step 4: Add 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 finely chopped onion, and let the onion cook well for 30 to 60 seconds

Step 5: Once the onion is cooked add 1 finely chopped tomato and curry leaves and let the tomato cook well.

Step 6: Add this preparation to the dal and mix well.

Step 7: Add some salt to taste and mix well

Step 8: Turn off the flame when the methi leaves and dhal has cooked enough. And mash the leaves if needed.