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Moong Dal Methi Sabzi
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Moong Dal Methi Sabzi

a simple nutritious everyday kind of sabzi
Course Main Course, Sabzi
Cuisine Indian
Keyword everyday sabzi recipes, Indian sabzi recipes, methi sabzi with moong dal, moong dal methi sabzi, sabzi recipes
Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Moong dal (split green gram)        
  •  2 cups Chopped methi leaves (fenugreek leaves)
  • 1 onion
  • 2 to 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 to 4 curry leaves
  • 2 green chillies (broken into large pieces)
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh coconut (grated)
  • Salt as per taste

Instructions

  • Wash and soak moong dal in water for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Drain and keep aside. 
  • Heat oil in a pan.
  • Add mustard seeds.
  • When the seed starts crackling, add the curry leaves, chopped garlic, green chillies and saute for a minute. 
  • Add the chopped onion and saute till it changes colour.
  • Now add the soaked moong dal and  saute.
  • Cook covered for 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the chopped methi leaves, salt  and mix.
  • Let it cook for 5 to 8 minutes. 
  • Add grated fresh coconut. Mix it well. 
  • Allow it to cook on slow flame for a minute. 
  • Serve hot with rotis.