Methi / Fenugreek can be used in 3 different forms dried form known as Kasuri Methi, as fresh leaves and its seeds can be used as a spice form. Benefits of Fenugreek leaves and Seeds are endless. Probably the very reason why usage if fenugreek is popular worldwide. It also plays a very important role in making the Awesome Aam ka Achar. (my post on aam ka achar is coming up really soon).
Fenugreek / Meti is said to have a lot of benefits for diabetics and also regular usage helps in many ways. You can consume Fenugreek any form and benefit the goodness. Fenugreek hair pack is also very widely popular and said to have a lot of benefits for the hair.
Let us make an amazing "Methi Tomato Daal" today. If you thought tomato daal is the most easiest this Methi tomato daal is beyond awesome! The goodness of methi when combined with the slight sourness of tomatoes it turns into a yummmy and healthy Daal. Pick nice and red tomatoes for this daal.
All the items required for this daal are easily available in your kitchen. Do try it this tie and let me know how you like it.
What do you need to make the Methi Tomato Daal?
- 1 bowl of fresh chopped Methi leaves
- 2 cups cooked yellow Gram(Tuar Daal, Kandi Pappu)
- 3 tomatoes medium size
- 3 Green chillies slit
- 1 large Onion
- 6-7 Garlic pods crushed
- Small piece of ginger crushed
- 2 TBS Cumin Powder
- 2 TBS Coriander Powder
- 1 TBS Garam Masala
- 1.5 TBS Bengal gram (kandi Pappu, Chana daal)
- 1.5 TBS Black Gram (Minapapappu, Urad Daal)
- 1TBS Cumin seeds (Jeelakarra,Jeera)
- 1 TBS Mustard Seeds (Aavalu, Rai)
- Asafoetida (Inguva, Hing)
- Oil to fry the pulses
I have mentioned the quantities for the daal but it is absolutely fine if you want to add a little or more or less of anything.
How to make Methi Tomato Pappu ?
Tadka is an important part of any dish; added before or later it just makes it's presence felt in a very strong way. If the Tadka gets burnt or if it is roasted more than required your Daal goes for a toss. If the tadka is perfect then the dish will automatically be awesome! Let us begin making the daal.
Step 1 is cook the yellow gram, tuar daal and keep aside.
Tip: Add 4 times the water and cook, to ensure that it cooks to a nice and smooth texture.
Step 2 is tadka time! In a large pan, add 5 to 6 tablespoons of oil, wait for it to heat. Now add the Bengal Gram as this take longer to fry, Once the Bengal gram once it is slightly brown add the Black gram, then the cumin seeds and finally the mustard seeds. Keep a close watch on the Pulses and ensure all of then fry evenly and nothing burns. Add the Slit green chillies, Asafoetida and fry. I always cut them lengthwise so it is easy to remove them when you are eating.
Step 3 is frying the vegetables; First add the crushed Garlic to the tadka and fry till the raw smell goes off; add the Ginger paste and fry for half a minute. I like to add the fresh paste of both Garlic and Ginger, it only takes a couple of minutes more and the taste of fresh ginger and garlic is totally different. Also mash and fry them separately. trust me it will make a lot of difference. But if you are running short of time, you can add a large spoon of readymade ginger and Garlic paste.
Add the sliced onions and fry them till they are translucent, that means the onions have to limp and not brown; this should take about 3-4 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook for a minute.
Tip: I suggest you add your salt while frying onions. and also add a little bit of water if you feel that the masala might burn.
Step 4 is to add the dry spice powders, You can add all of them one after another. Coriander (Dhaniya) powder, Cumin (Jeera) Powder, garam masala. Cook on low flame for 2-3 minutes and add the methi leaves, now cook till you see the oil separate.
Step 5 is to add the boiled daal and cook on low flame for 8-10 minutes or till you see that the daal is ready. That is it your yummy Methi and Tomato Daal is ready! serve it with some hot steaming rice!!
Tip: Add a little water and make the daal of a consistency that you like. I like my daal slightly watery in consistency. Khaa ke piyo... ya pee ke khaaaoo!
You might also like the Daal paratha, made with leftover daal is a yummy breakfast Item.
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