Menthi Pappu /Methi Dal

Ingredients
1/4 Cup Tuvar Dal or Moong Dal
2 Cups Methi Leaves
1 Small Onion sliced
1 Brinjal Sliced optional
3 Green Chillies
1 tsp tamarind Pulp
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
3-4 Curry Leaves
3 Garlic Pods

Pressure Cook Dal,Methi leaves,Onions,Chillies,Brinjal upto to 5-6 whistles.Once the pressure settles add the tamarind pulp salt to taste and mash all the ingredients well.

Finally make a tadka of Cumin,Mustard,Curry Leaves,Garlic and add to dal.
Serve with Rice,Rasam and Omlette.

Dal Makhani

Palak Dal

Ingredients

• Palak
• Garlic
• Toor Dal
• Tamarind
• Green Chillies
• Turmeric
• Onions
• Cumin Seeds
• Curry Leaves
  

Preparation

Pressure Cook Dal,Palak,Chillies,Turmeric,Garlic,Onions(Keep some aside for Tadka).When it cools mix well.Heat oil in a wok and add cumin seeds,Curry Leaves.Saute onions till soft and add the Palak dal and a little tamarind juice and cook for 5 minutes.Add Salt to taste.Palak Dal is ready.