Pappu Menthi Kura (Dal with fenugreek leaves)

Ingredients:
Arhar dal - 1 cup
Fenugreek leaves - 2 bunches
Onions - 2 no.
Tomatoes - 3 (medium)
Green chillies - 4
Tamarind - 2-3 strands
Turmeric - 1/4 tsp
Red Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Salt to taste


For talimpu:
Oil- 1 tbsp; Dry red chilli - 1, Fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp each, garlic cloves - 4 (crushed), Curry leaves 


Method:

• Wash and soak arhar dal for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, remove stems from fenugreek leaves bunch and take only leaves. Wash and cut the leaves.
• Chop onions, tomatoes and green chillies.
• Take pressure cooker and pour arhar dal with one glass of water or as required then put fenugreek leaves and chopped vegetables.
• On top of all these put tamarind, turmeric,salt and red chilli powder.
• Close the lid and cook up to 3 whistles in high flame and wait for one more whistle in in low flame.
• Remove from fire and wait till the lid opens then mash the dal gently.
• Heat oil in pan, add all talimpu ingredients and fry till mustard crackles.
• Pour the talimpu on dal and mix well.
• Serve with rice or roti.

Note: Fenugreek leaves are good for diabetic patients and available plenty in winter.