Shenagapappu menthu koora/chana dal methi curry

Ingredients :

Shenaga pappu /Chana dal : 1 cup

methi leaves : 2 cups chopped finely

onion : 1/2 cup chopped finely

dry red chillies : 2 no

mustard seeds : 1/4 tsp

cumin seeds : 1/4 tsp

red chilli powder : 1/2 tsp

fresh grated coconut : 1 tbsp

curry leaves : few

turmeric : a pinch

coriander powder : 1/4 tsp

oil : 1 tbsp

salt : as per taste

First wash and pressure cook the chana dal in a pressure cooker for one whistle. Now separate the water from the dal. Do not throw away the water as it can be used to make rasam.

In a pan heat the oil and when hot add in the mustard seeds. When they crackle add the cumin seeds, curry leaves, red chillies and onions. Now add the turmeric and cook till the onions become soft and light brown in color. Now add the methi leaves and cook till the leaves become soft. Then add the chana dal, red chilli powder and salt. Cook till u find that all the ingredients are cooked well and lastly add in the grated coconut and the coriander powder. Keep mixing for about one min and then switch off the stove. Serve hot either with rice or chapatis.