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methi dal is a dal with a health touch, suitable for one and all. Learn how to make methi dal fry.

Add more punch to the everyday toovar dal by teaming it up with tongue-tickling fenugreek leaves to make methi toovar dal. Methi leaves have a very attractive flavour and aroma – its unique bitterness is actually pleasing to the palate and quite addictive! Here, it perks up the flavour of toovar dal, along with other everyday ingredients like ginger, onions and a couple of spice powders.

To make methi dal, combine the toovar dal, turmeric powder and 1½ cups of water in pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the garlic, ginger, green chilli and red chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, asafoetida, chilli powder, garam masala and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Add the fenugreek leaves, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Add the cooked dal, salt and 2 cups of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 minutes. Serve hot.

This mouth-watering toor dal with fresh fenugreek is also extremely healthy, brimming with nutrients like iron, zinc and protein. It is good for weight-watchers, diabetics and senior citizens too. However, toovar dal is slightly difficult to digest, hence senior citizens must avoid having at night time. Serve it with plain phulkas, and your whole family will enjoy the nourishing meal.

Tips for methi dal. 1. Clean and wash the fenugreek leaves and toovar dal very well to remove all the dirt. 2. You can grate the ginger instead of chopping it finely. 3. Toovar dal can be replaced with chana dal too.

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Healthy Methi Dal, Methi Dal Dry recipe - How to make Healthy Methi Dal, Methi Dal Dry

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

For Methi Toovar Dal
1 cup finely chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
1 cup toovar (arhar) dal , washed and drained
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 slit green chilli
1 whole dry kashmiri red chilli , broken into pieces
1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1 tsp chilli powder
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
1/2 tsp garam masala
salt to taste
Method

For methi toovar dal
    For methi toovar dal
  1. To mak methi toovar dal, combine the toovar dal, turmeric powder and 1½ cups of water in pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
  2. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
  3. Mix the dal well with a spoon. Keep aside.
  4. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
  5. When the seeds crackle, add the garlic, ginger, green chilli and red chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  6. Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  7. Add the tomatoes, asafoetida, chilli powder, garam masala and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  8. Add the fenugreek leaves, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  9. Add the cooked dal, salt and 2 cups of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  10. Serve the methi toovar dal hot.

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What is methi dal made of?
  1. Methi toovar dal is made of 1 cup finely chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves, 1 cup toovar (arhar) dal , washed and drained, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 2 tsp oil, 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1/2 cup finely chopped onions, 1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak), 2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun), 1 slit green chilli, 1 whole dry kashmiri red chilli , broken into pieces, 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes, 1 tsp chilli powder, a pinch of asafoetida (hing), 1/2 tsp garam masala and salt to taste.

How to select fenugreek leaves, methi ke patte
  1. Always select bunches that are fresh and green in colour. 
  2. The leaves should look fresh and tender, and not be wilted or bruised.
  3. Avoid if they are yellow or very dry textured.
  4. Also avoid those that have a slimy coating as this is an indication of decay.
  5. Also check for dirt especially in between the thick stems.

How to select toor dal, toovar dal
  1. Toovar dal is readily available in grocery stores, pre-packaged as well as in bulk bins. 
  2. If buying pre-packaged, check the use-by date, and quality of packing. 
  3. If buying from bins, make sure they are stored covered to keep away the dust, and that the store has a good turnover so you do not have to worry about old stock.
  4. Check that the dal is not contaminated with debris or infested with insects. 
  5. The dal should be uniform in colour and size. 
  6. Both oil coated and non-oil coated dals are available. If you buy annual stocks, you should prefer the oil-coated variety as it acts as a natural preservative. However, you should wash off the oil before use. If you buy small quantities at regular intervals, you can go for the non-oily version.

How to pressure cook toovar dal
  1. To cook the dal, add 1 cup toovar (arhar) dal , washed and drained in a pressure cooker. Toor dal is rich in proteins, the building block of good health. It is High in fiber and diabetic and heart friendly also. Being an excellent source of folic acid, pregnant women must include toor dal in their daily diet. Being an excellent source of fibre it helps in preventing and relieving gastric problems like constipation. See detailed benefits of toor dal. 
  2. Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi). Turmeric helps in digestion of food thus helping to overcome indigestion. Haldi may help in reducing the growth of fat cells in the body. Turmeric, being rich in iron, is highly valuable in the treatment of anaemia. One of the health benefits of turmeric is it’s anti-inflammatory property due to the active compound, Curcumin, which helps to relieve inflammation of the joints and thus is a ladder to relieve pain related to arthritis. The curcumin in haldi also helps to ward of the bacteria’s causing cold, cough and throat irritation. See here for detailed turmeric benefits. 
  3. Add 1½ cups of water.
  4. Mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
  5. This is how the dal looks after pressure cooking. Mix the dal well with a spoon. Keep aside.

How to make methi dal
  1. To make methi dal recipe | methi toovar dal | toor dal with fresh fenugreek | methi dal fry, heat 2 tsp oil in a deep non-stick pan.
  2. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).  The most common benefit of jeera known to many is to soothe the stomach, intestine and the entire digestive tract. Cumin seeds are apparently a very good source of iron. A tbsp. of cumin seeds can fulfil nearly 20% of days iron requirement. Even small quantity of cumin seeds has huge amounts of calcium ( see calcium rich Indian foods ) – a bone supporting mineral. They aid is digestion, weight loss and help reduce inflammation. See detailed benefits of cumin seeds, jeera. 
  3. When the seeds crackle, add 2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun). Garlic has been proven to lower cholesterol. The active ingredient allicin present in garlic aids in lowering blood pressure. Garlic is also alleged to help regulate blood glucose levels for diabetics. Garlic is great for the heart and circulatory system. Garlic has an antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal function and can help in relieving common cold and other viral infections. To boost your immune system have a garlic clove a day. Garlic is a top anti viral food. The thiosulphate compound, Allicin found in garlic acts as a strong antioxidant and protects our body from damage of free radicals.  Read here for complete benefits of garlic. 
  4. Add 1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak). Ginger is an effective cure for congestion, sore throat, cold and cough. It aids digestion and relieves constipation. Ginger was found as effective as drugs in relieving menstrual pain. Ginger is effective in decreasing the cholesterol levels in patients with high cholesterol. Ginger significantly reduces symptoms of nausea in pregnant ladies. See here for 16 Super Health Benefits of Adrak, Ginger.
  5. Add 1 slit green chilli. Antioxidant vitamin C in green chillies protects the body from effects of harmful free radicals and prevents stress. It is probably the high fiber which helps in controlling blood sugar levels. This it is a welcome addition to a diabetic diet. Suffering from anaemia? Add green chillies to your list of iron rich foods too. For complete details see benefits of green chilli. 
  6. Add 1 whole dry kashmiri red chilli , broken into pieces.
  7. Sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  8. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped onions. Raw onions are a very valuable source of vitamin C – the immune building vitamin. Along with other phytonutrients from onions, it helps to build WBC (white blood cells) which serves as a line of defence against illness. Yes, it’s a source of many antioxidants, the most important one amongst them being Quercetin. The quercetin in Onions promotes production of HDL (good cholesterol) and lowers total cholesterol in the body. The sulphur in onions act as a blood thinner and prevents blood clotting too. This in turn would lower blood pressure and good for heart,  diabetics. Read the benefits of onions. 
  9. Sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  10. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes. Tomatoes are extremely rich source of Lycopene. Tomatoes are a powerful antioxidant, super rich in Vitamin C, good for heart. Tomatoes are a Pregnant women's friend and are rich in Folate or Folic Acid which helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially red blood cells. Read about 13 amazing benefits of tomatoes.  
  11. Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing). The active compound 'coumarin' helps in managing blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Asafoetida is known to have anti-bacterial properties, which helps to keep asthma at bay. Asafoetida is an age-old remedy for bloating and other stomach problems like flatulence. The best solution is to gulp down little hing with water or dissolve it in water and sip it. It can also be used along with curd or almond oil as a hair mask. It helps to prevent dryness of hair and smoothen as well as strengthen hair.
  12. Add 1 tsp chilli powder.
  13. Add 1/2 tsp garam masala.
  14. Add 2 tbsp of water.
  15. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  16. Add 1 cup finely chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves. Methi leaves are low in calorie, powerful antioxidant and cures mouth ulcers. Fenugreek leaves help in improving glucose and insulin responses, hence good for diabetics. The levels of cholesterol also reduced with intakes of fenugreek leaves. Rich in Vitamin K which is good for bone metabolism. They are good source of iron which is important for pregnant women as well as other individuals. Iron is a part of hemoglobin in the blood. A deficiency of iron may cause anaemia and that may decrease your work ability and make you fatigue easily. See all benefits of methi leaves here. 
  17. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  18. Add the cooked dal.
  19. Add salt to taste.
  20. Add 2 cups of water to adjust the consistency of the methi dal recipe | methi toovar dal | toor dal with fresh fenugreek | methi dal fry.
  21. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  22. Serve methi dal recipe | methi toovar dal | toor dal with fresh fenugreek | methi dal fry hot.

Tips for methi dal
  1. Clean and wash the fenugreek leaves and toovar dal very well to remove all the dirt. 
  2. You can grate the ginger instead of chopping it finely. 
  3. Toovar dal can be replaced with chana dal too.

Health benefits of methi dal
  1. Methi Dal – a protein and iron rich accompaniment. 
  2. Like most dals, toovar dal too has a high protein count which helps to maintain the health of all cells, tissues and organs of the body. 
  3. Protein helps to boost metabolism too, which further aids in weight loss. 
  4. Methi, on the other hand, is a good source of iron. You can gain in 1.5 g of iron per serving of this dal. 
  5. Onions, garlic and ginger exhibit antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. 
  6. This healthy dal can be enjoyed by diabetics, heart patients and weight watchers. 
     

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy175 cal
Protein9.8 g
Carbohydrates26.6 g
Fiber4.8 g
Fat3.3 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium20.2 mg

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मेथी तुवर दाल की रेसिपी
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 on 11 Aug 18 01:19 PM


मेथी-तुवर दाल में मेथी अन्य मसालों, अदरक और प्याज़ के साथ मिलकर तुवर दाल के स्वाद को बढ़ाती है यह बेहद पौष्टिक और प्रोटिन से भरपूर है। यह दाल हेल्थी और शरीर के लिए बहुत ही लाभकारी है, मधूमेह और वारिष्ठ नागरिकों के लिए भी उचित व्यंजन है। इस दाल को बनाने का विधि इतनी सरल और आसान है। तरलाजी द्वारा बताए हुए इस हेल्थी रेसिपी को मैने और मेरे परिवार के लोगो आज़माया आप भी जरूर आजमाइए।
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