Methi Dhall:

These greens are known as Methika in Sanskrit. Menthilu in Telugu, Methi in Hindi, Vendhaya Keerai in Tamil. Its Botanical name is Trigonella foenum and English name is Fenugreek leaves.

Fenugreek leaves are body Coolant. It has laxative and diuretic properties.
It is said to tone the tissues. Astringent – causes contraction. Relieves flatulence.

It is used in treatment of-
- Fever
- Pulmonary disorders
- Cough
- Manda Agni –poor digestion
- Dysentery
- Diarrhea
- Nervous weakness
- Premature loss of hair
- Diabetes
- Flatulence
- Anorexia

Ingredients:

Methi greens/Fenugreek greens 1 bunch(use leaves alone)
Green chilies 3 slitted
Onion 1 thinly sliced
Garlic 6 chopped
Tomato 1 large chopped
Lentils(moong dal) 2 fistful
Salt
Cumin seeds 1 spoon
Olive oil 2 spoons.

Method:

Cook lentils with water, salt and a spoon full of oil. Maybe in a pressure cooker, till 3 whistle sounds.

In a wide vessel, heat oil. Add cumin and wait till it crackles.

Now add chilies, garlic and fry for a minute. Then add onions & toamtoes…saute for few more minutes.

Add greens and cooked lentils to this. Further add salt too. Cover and cook till they are done.

Serve warm to go with plain steamed rice.