Methi Chi Amti

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Fenugreek Leaf , fresh
	1 cup	Toor Dal
	1 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	1 medium	Tomato , finely chopped
	2 tablespoons	Coconut , grated
	1 tablespoon	Tamarind , pulp
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Jaggery
	2 tablespoons	Oil
	—	Salt , to taste
	4 cups	Water

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the toor dal in water for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Drain the soaked dal and pressure cook it with 2 cups of water until soft.
3. 3 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
4. 4 Once the seeds splutter, add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
5. 5 Add the chopped tomato and cook until it turns soft.
6. 6 Add the methi leaves and sauté for a few minutes until they wilt.
7. 7 Stir in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
8. 8 Add the cooked dal to the pan along with 2 more cups of water.
9. 9 Mix in the tamarind pulp, grated coconut, and jaggery.
10. 10 Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
11. 11 Adjust the seasoning and consistency as needed before serving.