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\nMore produce from my backyard. A few showers last month rejuvenated the plants & they are happy. It is Methi\/Fenugreek & Tomatoes this time.<\/p>\n
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\nMore produce from my backyard. A few showers last month rejuvenated the plants & they are happy. It is Methi\/Fenugreek & Tomatoes this time.<\/p>\n
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I had to be very patient with the tomatoes for the heat was drying up all the flowers & there was no sign of a single fruit. But it happened after the rain, & I got to pick quite a few, 2 of which were partially consumed by the birds & I left it for them. Now I know that the moment they get a touch of red, the tomatoes need to come inside, or else it is bird food. The fenugreek did not make me wait.I had soaked up the seeds overnight & spread them the next morning & in a few weeks they were grown enough to make 2 meals. I have planted another set.<\/p>\n
Here are my Methi\/Fenugreek & the Tomato:
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\nThe benefits of Methi\/Fenugreek\u00a0 are numerous.\u00a0 It is a common Kitchen Herb in India & the leaves are known to have cooling effects. The Methi Dal makes a perfect summer time meal. During a heat stroke, the leaves are made into a paste applied on the body. Methi leaves are extensively used during the summer months in the northern & north western part of India, as food & part of kitchen medicine. (For more info on the benefits of the seeds & leaves, Read Here<\/a>)
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- 1 Cup Toor\/Tuvari\/Tuvar\/Arhaar Dal\/Split & Husked Pigeon Peas<\/a> [Picture<\/a>]
\n<\/strong><\/li>\n- 1 Large Fresh Tomato, grated or pureed<\/strong><\/li>\n
- 1 Small Onion, Chopped into small pieces<\/strong><\/li>\n
- 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds<\/strong><\/li>\n
- 1\/2 Teaspoon Methi\/Fenugreek Seeds
\n<\/strong><\/li>\n- 1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Flakes or 2 Red Dry Chillies (Optional)
\n<\/strong><\/li>\n- 2 Cloves of Garlic, peeled & chopped<\/strong><\/li>\n
- 2 Cups Fenugreek\/Methi Leaves, Chopped (Leaves & Tender Stems)<\/strong><\/li>\n
- 2 Green Hot Peppers, slit
\n<\/strong><\/li>\n- 1 Teaspoon Turmeric\/Haldi<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Salt<\/strong><\/li>\n
- 1.5 Tablespoons Oil or Ghee<\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/li>\n- Fresh Lemon Juice<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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\nPreparation:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nNote: The methi\/fenugreek leaves may be cooked with the dal\/lentils, but I don’t like mine overcooked, so I cook the leaves separately.
\n<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nWash the lentils till the water runs clear.
\n<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nBoil (Cover & Cook) the Dal\/Lentil with salt,turmeric, tomato & about 2.5 Cups of water till soft & almost mushy. The easiest & quickest way to do it is in a pressure cooker. It might take about 45 minutes to an hour to cook it without a pressure cooker.<\/p>\n
Heat the oil\/ghee<\/a>. Add the cumin Seeds, methi\/fenugreek seeds & the Chilli Flakes\/Red Dry whole Chillies. When the seeds start to sizzle & the pepper turns brown, add the chopped garlic & onions. Stir fry for about 2-3 minutes at high heat till the onions turn clear.<\/p>\n
Taste for salt. Add if needed. Cover & cook at medium heat for about 8-10 minutes.<\/p>\n
Finish off with adding a fresh lemon juice.<\/p>\n
Serve with Roti\/flatbread or Rice.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
A comfort food!
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\nMethi Seeds & The Lentil are both considered Legumes. Sending to MLLA # 14<\/a> hosted by creator Susan of The Well Seasoned Cook.
\nTo: GYO #34<\/a> hosted by the creator Andrea.
\nTo: The Chard Challenge<\/a>, hosted by Indosungod at Daily Musings.
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\nRelated Posts:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nSimply Seasoned Red Lentils – A Taste of Home<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
Roasted Vegetable Stew with Coconut Milk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
Spinach Soup with Potato & Fried Garlic<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
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