Dal with Methi Stir fry / Bele Palya

The semi cooked tur dal with methi leaves and onion makes a good accompaniment with chapati or jowar roti. . It is one of the dishes which has been cooked since ages and is still prevalent, because of its good taste. More over,it is easy to cook and needs no much organising.

dal with methi stir fry

DAL WITH METHI STIR FRY

INGREDIENTS:                  

• 1 cup turdal            1 cup = 150 ml 
• 2 clusters of methi or fenugreek leaves
• 2 onions finely cut
• 4 green chillies
• 1 tsp of cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp of oil
• asafoetida
• mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder
• salt

METHOD:

1. Cook the tur dal in an open vessel. We need a semi-cooked dal of around 70%
2. Cut and wash the methi leaves.
3. Make the seasoning with cumin and  green chillies.  Add onion to it. Saute for a while, put the onions. 
4. Drain the cooked dal and keep it aside.
5. Put  the cooked dal to it. Add salt and mix well. Simmer for some time.

Take a tip:

• The drained water of tur dal is rich in nutrients. It can be used for making rasam.
• A few cloves of garlic may be added to it.
• If you want it spicy, add two more green chillies.

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Dal with methi stir fry / Bele Palya

Semi cooked dal with methi leaves and onion makes a good accompaniment with chapati and jowar roti. It is a traditional dish from North Karnataka.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 people

Course: dinner ideas, lunch

Cuisine: South Indian

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup turdal
• 2 clusters of methi or fenugreek leaves
• 2 onions finely cut
• 4 green chillies
• 1 tsp of cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp of oil
• asafoetida
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder
• salt

Method

 

1. Cook the tur dal in an open vessel. We need a semi-cooked dal of around 70%
2. Cut and wash the methi leaves.
3. Make the seasoning with cumin and  green chillies.  Add onion to it. Saute for a while, put the onions.
4. Drain the cooked dal and keep it aside.
5. Put  the cooked dal to it. Add salt and mix well. Simmer for some time.

Notes

The drained water of tur dal is rich in nutrients. It can be used for making rasam.
A few cloves of garlic may be added to it.
If you want it spicy, add two more green chillies. 

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Dal with Methi Stir Fry

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