Methi-Dal/kandipappu-menthikurra/Menthya soppu-togari bele curry

Toor Dal/split yellow lentils  itself is a rich source of protein, when combined with other healthy leafy vegetables,it becomes more nutritious. This combination of Methi leaves/fenugreek leaves is an excellent protein source as both of these are rich in proteins. This is a very simple,tasty and healthy recipe which is prepared very easily with very few ingredients.

Health Benefits of Fenugreek leaves/Methi leaves : Methi leaves are especially rich in iron,so these are recommended for  people suffering with Anemia or low hemoglobin.It helps in regulating Insulin production thereby regulating Diabetics. It contains more Vitamin K content than spinach.It also contains the required amount of  dietary fiber.It helps in reducing bad cholesterol in the body. It also contains good amount of proteins.It specially helps in having healthy and shiny hair .It also helps in removing blemishes on skin.

Preparation time : 15 mins

Cooking time : 20-25 mins

Yield : 2

Ingredients :

Toor dal/kandipappu/togari bele : 1/2 cup

Fenugreek leaves/menthikurra/menthya soppu : 2 bunches

Mustard seeds/sasive/avallu : 1 tsp

Cumin seeds/jeera/jeerige : 1 tsp

Red chilies/endu mirchi/ona menasina kayi soppu : 4-5 no

Crushed garlic: 2-3

Turmeric powder/arishana pudi/pasupu : a pinch

Red chili powder/karam/ona menasinakaya pudi : 1 tbsp

Salt : as per taste

Oil : 1/2 tbsp

Method of Preparation :

1. Pressure cook  toor dal/kandipappu/togari bele in required amount of water (1 cup) till 3 vissils.


2. Heat oil in a kadai, crackle mustard seeds,then add cumin seeds,crushed garlic ,red chilies,saute for 1 minute,add chopped fenugreek/methi leaves,turmeric powder and saute for 4-5 mins by closing the kadai with a lid.


3. Once methi leaves becomes soft and cooked,add salt,red chili powder,stir and add little water,cook for 2-3 mins,then add boiled toor dal,cook for 2-3 mins.


4. Dish out and serve.Goes well with rice,roti...

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