Menthikura Pappu (Dal with Fenugreek Leaves)

Dal - Wash and pressure cook 1 cup Toor Dal (Kandipappu), 1 cup of Methi Leaves, plucked from stems and cleaned, 10-12 slit Green Chillies, 1 tsp of Turmeric Powder with 2 cups of Water till 4 whistles. When the pressure is released, remove the lid, add salt and mash it to smooth paste with a wooden masher. Add 1 tbsp of Tamarind Paste, Salt to taste and mix well.

Seasoning - Heat 1 tsp of Oil and 1 tsp of Ghee in a pan, add and saute a chopped Onion and a chopped Tomato. Add 2 crushed Garlic Cloves, 1 tsp of Mustard Seeds, 1 tsp of Cumin Seeds, 2 dried Red Chillies, Few Curry Leaves and let them splutter. Add the mashed dal to this seasoning, and cover cook on low heat for 5 mts.

Remove from heat and serve hot with rice and papad.