Menthi Kura Pappu | Andhra Style Methi Dal Tadka

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Finely Chopped Methi Leaves/Fenugreek Leaves (Tightly Packed)
• 1/4 cup Moong Dal
• 1-2 Green Chillies
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1/4 tsp Asafoetida/Hing
• Salt as needed
• Water as needed
• 1 tsp Oil
• 1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1/4 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1/4 tsp Asafoetida/Hing
• 1 Dry Red Chilli

Instructions

1. 1

   In a pot add 1/4 cup Moong Dal (washed & drained), 1/2 cup Finely Chopped Methi Leaves, 1 -2 Green Chillies cut into halves, 1/4 tsp asafoetida.

2. 2

   Add water just enough to cover the dal and pressure cook on medium to high flame for 2 whistles. Let the pressure drop naturally before opening the cooker. Dal & greens should be cooked.

3. 3

   Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, salt as needed and mix well, put the pot back on low heat. Cook on low flame until it is boiling.

4. 4

   Meanwhile heat a small pan with 1 tsp oil. Add 1/4 tsp mustard seeds, 1/4 tsp cumin seeds and 1 dry red chilli cut into 2-3 pieces. As they begin popping, add 1/4 tsp asafoetida and remove from heat. Add it to the dal. Remove from heat.

5. 5

   Serve hot with steamed rice and a dollop of ghee, with a side of potato roast, aratikaya vepudu or any vegetable of your choice.