Methiche Varan (Methi Dal)

Preparation Time : 10 mins.
Cooking Time : 25 mins.

Serves 4.
Ingredients
1 cup finely chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
1 cup toovar (arhar) dal

1 tsp jaggery (gur), optional

¼ tsp turmeric powder (haldi)

½ tsp chilli powder

salt to taste


For the tempering
¼ tsp asafoetida (hing)

4 to 5 cloves garlic, crushed (optional)

2 tbsp ghee / oil


Method

1. Clean, wash and soak the dal in water for about 30 minutes. Drain.

2. Pressure cook the dal with turmeric powder, salt and 3 cups of water till the dal is done.

3. Whisk well, add ½ cup of water, jaggery and chilli powder and bring to a boil.

4. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small pan and add the asafoetida and garlic.

5. Sauté till the garlic turns golden brown.

6. Add the fenugreek leaves and sauté for 2 minutes.

7. Pour this tempering over the cooked dal and mix well.

8. Serve hot.