Tuesday, March 30, 2010

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.

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