Methi (Fenugreek leaves) Dahl

Difficulty Rating 2 (pressure cooker beneficial)

Methi (or fenugreek leaves) are a fresh green leafy vegetable.  They are a bit sour and have lots of nutritional value.   They can often be found fresh or frozen in your local Indian Grocery store.  

1 bunch Methi Leaves (or half a pack frozen)

1 med Onion (chopped)

1 Tomato (chopped)

½ cup Moong Dhal

3 cups Water

4 Dry Chilies

1" ball Tamarind soaked in ¼ cup water

2 pods Garlic

Salt to taste

2 Tbsp Oil

½ tsp Mustard seeds

1.  Clean and wash the greens thoroughly.
2.  In a pressure cooker, add the dhal, onion, tomatoes, greens, dry red chilies, juice from the tamarind, garlic and salt to taste.
3. Cook for about 4 whistles
4. Check for salt.
5. In another pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds.
6. When they sputter, add them to the above greens mixture and allow it to boil for a couple of minutes.
7. Serve hot with rice or chapatti and vegetable fry.