Menthi Kuzhambhu

Ingredients

• Menthi - 1 bunch(washed & cleaned)
• Toor dal - 1/4 cup
• Onion - 1/2 medium side( chopped)
• Mustard & Urad Dal - 1/2 tsp
• Garlic - 2
• Hing - a pinch
• Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Oil - 1tbsp
• Salt as needed

To grind (masala)

• Coconut- 2 tbsp
• Tomato - 1/2 medium size.

Method

• Boil the dal till it becomes mashy & keep aside.
  
• Grind the masala ingredients & keep aside.
• Heat the pan with oil on medium flame.
• Splutter mustard, urad dal & cumin seeds.
• Add hing, garlic & onions one by one.
• Add salt & fry till the onion becomes golden brown in color .
  
• Now add the grinded masala & saute well.
• Add the sambhar powder & the mashed dal.
• Add water if needed.
  
• Let it cook for 2 minutes.
• Now add the washed menthi.
• Cover & cook till it is done.
• Remove it from the flame, when the curry is slightly thick.
• Serve it with rice.

Tips for the recipe - You can also use shallot for good taste. Do not over cook the menthi leaves.