Monday, November 29, 2010

Methi with dal ( menthiakeerai kootu)

Ingredients
1 small bunch methi leaves washed & cut fine      1 cup cooked arhar/ tuvar dal
to grind  roast chana dal 1 1/2 tbsp & 3-4 red chilies or as per taste  along with 1/4 tsp hing, grind this with 2 tbsp of grated coconut to a fine paste.
for seasoning- 1 tsp oil       2 tsp udad dal        1 tsp jeera/cumin     curry leaves few/

Method
mix the ground paste with methi leaves & cooked dal , add salt to taste & 1 tsp atta/ wheat flour mixed well. Bring this mixture to a god boil for 2minutes, add the seasoning, garnish with some fresh coriander leaves.  

Methi is good for diabetics, it is rich in iron & fiber.  When you use methi/ palak/ spinach, always make sure to have some amla/ gooseberry pickle/ its raita or some lime pickle, as these are rich in Vit. C, which our body needs for the absorption of iron.  When you eat methi/ spinach 3-4 times a week with amla/ gooseberry , you can be rest assured that you won't be anemic.

ps- this dish goes well with roti & rice.

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