Methiche Varan ( Methi Dal)
by snene
07 Oct 2011
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A delicious dal flavoured with methi!
Methiche Varan ( Methi Dal) recipe - How to make Methiche Varan ( Methi Dal)
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Makes 4 servings
1 cup chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
1/2 cup toovar (arhar) dal
2 garlic (lehsun) cloves , chopped
2 tsp ghee
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
1 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tbsp grated jaggery (gur)
2 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
Method
- Method
- Pressure cook the dal till soft.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid and mash the dal well. Keep aside.
- Heat the ghee in a pan and add the mustard seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida and turmeric powder, garlic and saute till they turn golden brown.
- Add the methi leaves and saute till they become soft.
- Add the cooked dal and sufficient amount of water, mix well and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the jaggery, chilli powder and salt, mix well and bring the dal to boil.
- Serve hot with rice or roti.
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