Methi Pineapple Dal Curry
Very tasty combo of Methi,pineapple and dal with spices
Recipe by christy gerald of Dubai, AE
Very tasty combo of Methi leaves,dal and pineapple.One variety of fruit Sambar with methi leaves.Methi leaves r said to cure ulcers.So its good including fresh methi leaves in ur food as often as u can.Try this recipe at home.
Ingredients
vegetarian
4 servings
- 2 cups fresh methi leaves-chopped finely
- 1 cup pineapple small pieces
- 1/2 cup Toor Dhal-washed well
- 1 big onion -sliced
- 1/4 tsp asafoetida powder
- 1 1/2 tsp any good sambar powder
- 2 tbsp chopped curry and coriander leaves each
- 3 green chillies-slit lengthwise
- 3 red chillies
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 + 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1/4 + 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- 500ml water
Directions
- Pressure cook the toor dhal with green chillies-3 no.s,onion slices,1 tsp cumin seeds,asafotida powder,chopped coriander leaves- 1 tsp,1/2 turmeric powder ,sambar powder and 400ml water upto 6 whistle.Mash the cooked dhal after sometime and keep aside.
- Heat Coconut oil in a pan, fry mustard seeds,cumin seeds,red chillies,curry leaves and chopped sambar onions till golden brown.
- Add chopped methi leaves and pineapple pieces and saute for a min.
- Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder,1 tsp chilli powder and salt and cook for 2 more mins-adding 100ml water.
- Add the prepared dhal curry and coriander leaves.Cook for 3 more mins.Mix well.Turn off the flame.
- Serve this tasty Methi-pineapple Dhal Curry hot with steamed rice or Indian Breads.(Ur kids will ask for this dal curry more).