{"id":"c25a83c5-c9ae-449b-b8da-3fd1a2578f96","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/c25a83c5-c9ae-449b-b8da-3fd1a2578f96","source_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/methi-dal-fenugreek-leaves-dal/","title":"Methi Dal","description":"This dal methi is a delicious, healthy and comforting North Indian style dal made with fresh fenugreek leaves, pigeon pea lentils, onions, tomatoes, spices and herbs.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT35M","image_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/methi-dal-recipe-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 cup arhar dal ((tuhar dal or pigeon pea lentils) or 200 grams arhar dal)","item":"arhar dal ((tuhar dal or pigeon pea lentils) or 200 grams arhar dal)","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2.5 cups water (for pressure cooking the lentils)","item":"water","quantity":2.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"for pressure cooking the lentils"},{"text":"½ teaspoon turmeric powder ((ground turmeric))","item":"turmeric powder ((ground turmeric))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3 to 4 tablespoons oil (or ghee (clarified butter))","item":"oil (or ghee (clarified butter))","quantity":3,"quantity_max":4,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon cumin seeds","item":"cumin seeds","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 small to medium onion (- finely chopped)","item":"small to medium onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"- finely chopped"},{"text":"1 inch ginger (- finely chopped)","item":"inch ginger","quantity":1,"preparation":"- finely chopped"},{"text":"5 to 6 garlic (- finely chopped or crushed)","item":"garlic","quantity":5,"quantity_max":6,"preparation":"- finely chopped or crushed"},{"text":"2 to 3 green chilies (- slit)","item":"green chilies","quantity":2,"quantity_max":3,"preparation":"- slit"},{"text":"1 to 2 dry red chilies (- deseeded and broken)","item":"dry red chilies","quantity":1,"quantity_max":2,"preparation":"- deseeded and broken"},{"text":"1 small to medium tomato, (finely chopped)","item":"small to medium tomato,","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"½ teaspoon red chili powder (or cayenne pepper)","item":"red chili powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or cayenne pepper"},{"text":"1 pinch asafoetida ((hing) - optional)","item":"asafoetida ((hing) - optional)","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch"},{"text":"1 cup tightly packed fresh fenugreek (or methi leaves - chopped)","item":"tightly packed fresh fenugreek","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or methi leaves - chopped"},{"text":"1 to 1.25 cups water (to be added later)","item":"water","quantity":1,"quantity_max":1.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"to be added later"},{"text":"½ teaspoon garam masala","item":"garam masala","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"salt (as required)","item":"salt","preparation":"as required"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Pick, rinse arhar dal (pigeon pea lentils) a couple of times in fresh water. Drain all the water.","section":"Pressure cooking lentils"},{"number":2,"text":"Add the rinsed lentils, turmeric powder and water in 3 litre pressure cooker. You can also cook them adding water as required in a pan or Instant pot.","section":"Pressure cooking lentils"},{"number":3,"text":"Pressure cook the lentils on medium to medium high heat for 8 to 10 whistles or more till the lentils are cooked thoroughly and softened.","section":"Pressure cooking lentils"},{"number":4,"text":"When the pressure settles down naturally in the cooker, then only open the lid. Mash the lentils lightly with a wired whisk or spoon and keep aside.","section":"Pressure cooking lentils"},{"number":5,"text":"In a small frying pan, heat oil. Keep the heat to medium. Add the cumin seeds and fry them till they crackle.","section":"Making methi dal"},{"number":6,"text":"Then add onions, garlic, ginger, red chilies and green chilies.","section":"Making methi dal"},{"number":7,"text":"Saute for a couple of minutes stirring often till the onions turn translucent.","section":"Making methi dal"},{"number":8,"text":"Add the tomatoes, asafoetida, red chili powder and saute for 1 to 2 minutes.","section":"Making methi dal"},{"number":9,"text":"Add the chopped methi leaves. Saute till the methi leaves wilt and oil leaves the sides of the mixture,","section":"Making methi dal"},{"number":10,"text":"Pour this mixture in the dal or add the cooked dal to this tempering mixture.","section":"Making methi dal"},{"number":11,"text":"Add water and salt as required. You can add water depending upon the consistency you want.","section":"Making methi dal"},{"number":12,"text":"Stir very well and simmer the dal for 7 to 8 minutes more.","section":"Making methi dal"},{"number":13,"text":"Lastly add garam masala powder and mix well. Check the taste and add more salt if needed.","section":"Making methi dal"},{"number":14,"text":"Serve dal methi steaming hot with steamed rice or cumin rice or roti or paratha.","section":"Making methi dal"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T23:52:14.60508+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T23:52:14.60508+00:00"}