Daal Methi

Daal Methi is a nutritious and flavorful Indian dish made with lentils and fenugreek leaves, offering a unique blend of earthy and slightly bitter flavors. This healthy meal is rich in protein and perfect for a wholesome lunch.

Daal Methi
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Indian
250 kcal

Ingredients

  • Yellow split peas (toor dal) - 100 grams
  • Fresh fenugreek leaves (methi) - 50 grams
  • Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
  • Tomato - 1 medium, chopped
  • Green chili - 1, slit
  • Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Oil (preferably mustard oil or ghee) - 1 tablespoon
  • Water - 3 cups
  • Cilantro - for garnish

Steps

  1. Rinse the yellow split peas (toor dal) under running water until the water runs clear. Soak them in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
  2. In a pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds, and let them splutter.
  3. Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  4. Stir in the grated ginger, minced garlic, and slit green chili. Sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  5. Add the chopped tomato and turmeric powder, cooking until the tomato softens and mixes well with the spices.
  6. Add the soaked toor dal and mix well. Pour in 3 cups of water and season with salt. Bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the dal is cooked and soft.
  8. While the dal is cooking, wash the fresh fenugreek leaves thoroughly and chop them coarsely.
  9. Once the dal is cooked, stir in the chopped fenugreek leaves and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  10. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Carbs: 40 g
  • Fiber: 12 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in protein, making it a great source of plant-based nutrition.
  • Fenugreek leaves are known to help regulate blood sugar levels and improve digestion.

Tags

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