MethiLeaves Sambar ~ Pressure Cooker Method

Methi leaves is called as Vendhaya keerai(spinach) in tamil.It is very good for health and it is a very good colling agent and also it helps to reduce body heat .This spinach is little bitter in taste but when made with lentils it does not even a bitter a little.I make this sambar atleast every other week.

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Toor dhal - 1 cup
2.Onions - 1 (cut into small pieces)
3.Tomatoes - 1/2(cut into small pieces)
4.Garlic-4 cloves
5.Methi leaves/Vendhaya keerai -1bunch (cut into small pieces)
6.Tamarind -Little
7.Chilli powder - 1tbs
9.Salt-as per taste
10.Oil-as needed
11..Seasoning-1tbs(Mustard,Cumin,Red chilli,Asafoetida,Urad dhal,Crushed garlic(3))

UTENSIL:
Pressure cooker
Deep bottomed pan

METHOD:

• Pressure cook the toor dhal with garlic ,tomatoes,turmeric powder,onion,methi leaves,tamarind,chilli powder and salt  with enough water for 3-4whistle in the cooker and once its done mash it coarsly with the help of masher.
• Now Heat oil in a pan ,add the seasoning let it splutter and then add onions saute it for few mins
• Then add mashed dhal into it and let it boil for few mins and switch off the flame and serve it.

GOES WELL WITH:
    Plain rice