GONGURA DAL FOR VEGAN THURSDAY

INGREDIENTS :

Toor dal -1 cup 
Gongura leaves-3 cups 
Red chillies - 3
Turmeric powder -1 tsp
Salt to taste
Fenugreek/Methi seeds - 1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp  
Jeera - 1 tsp
A pinch of asafoetida
Sambar powder - 1 tsp 
Onion - 1 finely chopped
Garlic cloves - few

METHOD OF PREPARATION :

1. Pressure cook the dal with turmeric powder and a spoon of oil for 5-6 whistles till the dal is cooked well.
2. Meanwhile ,heat the oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds,jeera and fenugreek seeds.
3. When they splutter, add asafoetida and red chillies.Saute for few seconds.Then add chopped onion and saute till tender.
4. Then , add well washed gongura leaves . Cover with a lid for a minute in a slow flame .The leaves will be cooked well.
5. Add dal and salt with little water .Mix well.
6. Bring it to a boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Serve hot with hot rice.Linking it with Vegan Thursday 

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