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Methi (Fenugreek Leaves) Dal
Try this lip-smacking recipe of fresh fenugreek and masoor dal tossed with spices
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Indian
Keyword
ayurveda, Dal, Fenugreek, fenugreek leaves, Garlic, Ginger, masoor, masoor dal, Methi, methi leaves, Tomato
Special Diet
Gluten Free, Grain Free, No Added Sugar, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
Soaking Time (optional)
30
minutes
Total Time
1
hour
15
minutes
Servings
4
People
Calories
294
kcal
Equipment
Bamboo Cutting Board
Kitchen Knife
Lodge Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Ingredients
1
Cup
Red Lentils
Masoor Dal
4
Cups
Fenugreek leaves
Destemmed, packed
1
Teaspoon
Coconut Oil
Or Avocado oil
1/2
Teaspoon
Mustard Seeds
1/2
Teaspoon
Cumin Seeds
1
Teaspoon
Ginger
Freshly grated or minced
1
Teaspoon
Garlic
Freshly minced
2
Teaspoon
Green Chili Pepper
Minced. Vary to taste
1/2
Cup
Tomato
Diced
1/2
Teaspoon
Himalayan Pink Salt
Or to taste
1/2
Teaspoon
Turmeric Powder
1
Teaspoon
Lime Juice
or Lemon juice
Instructions
Wash and rinse masoor dal until the water runs clear. Soak masoor dal in water for 30 minutes (skip the soaking if you are in a time crunch).
Add 2 cups water and cook the dal on the stovetop or in a pressure cooker, until the dal is soft. Keep skimming the top froth and discard.
Separate the methi (fenugreek) leaves from their stems. Compost the hard stalks.
Rinse the fenugreek leaves thoroughly under running water.
In a thick-bottom pan, heat oil. Splutter mustard and cumin seeds.
Add grated ginger, minced garlic and green chili pepper and sauté for a minute, or until fragrant.
Add chopped tomatoes, salt and turmeric powder. Sauté for 2 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft.
Add cooked masoor dal and give everything a good stir. Add fenugreek (methi) leaves, turn off the heat.
Cover the pan and allow the leaves to wilt in the heat.
Before serving, add lemon or lime juice, stir well and serve.
Notes
Enjoy with
Brown Jeera Rice
or with
No Ferment Cabbage Onion Dosa
.
* Add organic ingredients wherever possible
Nutrition
Calories:
294
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
43
g
|
Protein:
21
g
|
Fat:
4
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
312
mg
|
Potassium:
494
mg
|
Fiber:
17
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
177
IU
|
Vitamin C:
6
mg
|
Calcium:
33
mg
|
Iron:
8
mg