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Methi dal

Ingredients

methi leaves  - 1 cup  chopped
masoor dal     - 1/2 cup
tomatoes    - 1/2 cup  chopped
onions        - 1/2 cup  chopped
garlic      - 2 no's  finely chopped
green chillies   - 2 to 3 no's 
tamarind paste  - 1 tbsp
coriander powder - 1/2 tsp.

For seasoning
oil  - 2tbsp
mustard seeds  - 1/2 tsp
methi  seeds    - 1/4 tsp
hing     - 1/4 tsp
jeera   - 1/2 tsp

Method

1.First pressure cook the dal with haldi for 3 whistles.
2.Heat a pan with oil add items as mentioned in seasoning crackle it,then add onions & garlic fry it till it colour changes.
3.Now add green chillies,methi leaves fry it for a while then add tomatoes fry it well till it becomes soft then add tamarind ,salt ,dal & 1/4 cup water let it cook for 5 min., or the raw smell goes.
4.Sprinkle coriander powder & remove from the flame.
5.Serve it with steam rice or pulkas or as desired combination.

health benefits about methi leaves

• As poultice fenugreek is used sometimes to treat inflammations, lymphadentis condition (swelling of lumphnodes), gout and eczema.
• Fenugreek is often used to treat problems related to digestive system such as stomach upset, as well as constipation condition and gastritis.
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• Some conditions that lead to heart ailments such as arteries hardening, medically known as atherosclerosis, high levels of blood fats including triglycerides and cholesterol. Fenugreek will help to reduce such symptoms.
• Fenugreek was found to be very useful in the treatment of kidney problems, beriberi disease, boils and mouth ulcers, bronchical condition, swelling of skin tissues called cellulitis condition, tuberculosis, persistent cough, chapped lips, to combat baldness, diabetes and cancer.
• Some studies indicated the use of fenugreek to treat conditions of erectile dysfunction and hernia.
• Fenugreek was found to be very useful to help milk flow in breast feeding mothers.
• Fenugreek leaves alleviate arthritis condition and rheumatism. Being a rich source of iron, fenugreek leaves are very useful in treating anemic condition.
• Herbal tea made out of fenugreek powder is very good in bringing down the temperature during high fevers.
• Fenugreek paste is also used in treating burning sensation in hands, feet, palm and soles.

• A paste of fenugreek leaves in coconut milk applied on the scalp prevents many hair related problems such as hair loss, hair turning grey and to make it soft and silky.
• Premature hair graying can be avoided by massaging the scalp with fenugreek powder mixed in coconut oil.
• Fenugreek leaves mixed in vinegar is an excellent preparation in the treatment of dandruff.
• A face pack made of fenugreek leaves and turmeric powder is a good preventive for pimples and black heads.
• Fenugreek is very good in the treatment of wrinkles and lines and for improved complexion. Use it with boiled milk.

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read and digest.com/fenugreek-methi-nutrition-facts-health-benefits/