Ingredients needed Methi leaves (vendaya keerai) – 1 cup tightly packedRice -1 cup ( use any variety of rice)Tamarind – small gooseberry size ballTurmeric powder – a pinchOnion – 1Salt as requiredOil -1 tbsp For the seasoning Mustard seeds -1 tspFenugreek – 1/2 tspRed chilli -1Hing -1/4 tsp Masala Powder Bengal gram /Channa dal (kadalai parupu) -2 tspUrad dal -2 tspCoriander seeds – 1 tbspRed chilli -3Grated coconut – 2 tbsp (optional) Heat a tsp of oil and fry the above ingredients (except coconut) till dal turns golden brown. Then add coconut and fry for some more time. Powder it and keep it aside. Preparation Cook rice. Add a tsp of sesame seed oil and spread it on a plate to cool. Wash and chop methi greens.( leaves alone) Soak tamarind in warm water ( approximately 2 – 2 1/2 cups) and extract its juice.Throw the pulp. Method 1.Heat 2 tsp of oil, add mustard seeds, when they splutter, add fenugreek seeds, hing, red chilli and chopped onions. Saute till onions turn transparent. 2.Add fenugreek greens, turmeric powder and saute for a few minutes . 3.Add tamarind water, masala powder and needed salt. Let it cook till it becomes thick. 4.Now mix the rice gently with the masala and serve hot with papads or chips or any raitha of your choice. Variations –
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