Methi and Moong Dal Fry

Prep Time:10 m     Cook Time:20 m

Serves:2

Ingredients

Moong Dal          - 1/4 cup

Methi Leaves       - a fistful

(vendhaya keerai)

Onion                   - 1

Garlic                   - 3

Green Chilli         - 2

Curry Leaves        - 2 sprig

Asafoetida            - a pinch

Turmeric Powder - a pinch

Jeera                     - to splutter

Salt                       - to taste

Oil                        - 2 tsp

Method

• Soak moong dal for fifteen minutes and pressure cook for one whistle adding salt and turmeric powder.
     
• Meanwhile heat oil in a pan,splutter jeera,add asafoetida,curry leaves,green chilli,onion and garlic and saute till onion becomes soft.Now add chopped methi leaves and saute for a while and then add cooked moong dal and salt.Serve with rice or roti.
                                  
     

Little Words

• A simple dal with green leaves.
• Tastes good with rice and roti.