Methi - Dal Pacharikyal - Methi With Dal Recipe

Ingredientsfor 3 servings

• 11/2 cup Toor Dal Tuvara parippu
• 1 Bundle Methi leaves ela (Uluva)
• 1/2 cup Coconut — grated
• 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam)
• 2 tsp Red chilly powder
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• Salt, to taste
• 2 nos Dry red chillies
• 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Cook dal in a pressure cooker.

2. Step 2

   Pick the methi leaves and wash them clean.

3. Step 3

   Grind coconut with cumin seeds into fine paste.

4. Step 4

   Boil methi leaves in 1 1/2 cup of water.

5. Step 5

   When the leaves become dark green in color or the raw smell disappears, put the cooked dal and let it come to a boil.

6. Step 6

   Add turmeric powder, red chilly powder and salt into it.

7. Step 7

   Let this curry let it bubble for 5 minutes in medium flame.

8. Step 8

   Now put the coconut paste and let it come to boil.

9. Step 9

   Keep it on boil for another 5 minutes.

10. Step 10

    Now reduce the flame and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove pan from fire and set aside.

11. Step 11

    In another kadai, heat oil and put mustard seeds. Let it allow to crackle.

12. Step 12

    Now fry the dry red chillies.

13. Step 13

    Pour this mixture into the curry and cover the curry with a lid for 10 minutes.

14. Step 14

    Now your curry is ready to be served with hot rice.