Fenugreek leaves in dhal ( methi dhal )

This dhal tastes good with plain rice and chappati. This recipe is another signature recipe of my mom.

Requirements :

Fenugreek leaves – ½ cup

Tuvar dhal – 2 cup

Pearl onion – 5

Garlic – 5 cloves

Chili powder – 1 tbs

Coriander powder – ¾ tbs

Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

Coconut paste – 2tbs

Tempering:

Oil

Mustard seed

Hing (asafotedia) – a pinch

Curry leaves

Method :

Pressure cook dhal along with onion , turmeric powder and garlic.

Add chopped fenugreek leaves to the cooked dhal and cook for few minutes.

Add chili powder , coriander powder, coconut paste and required salt. Allow to boil for five minutes.

Heat oil , add hing , mustard seed and curry leaves .

Add  this to the cooked dhal.

Dhal is ready to serve.