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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.
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.

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

Drum stick gravy

This gravy is said in Telugu as Munakkaya pulusu.Drum sick is very good vitamin rich vegetable.
We have to give to kids weekly twice.

Ingredients

drumstick pieces - 1 cup boiled
onions chopped - 1/2 cup
tomatoes chopped - 1/2 cup
ginger finely chopped - 1 tsp
tamarind pulp - 2 tbsp
red chill powder - 1 1/2 tsp
coriander powder - 1 tsp
jaggery grated - 1 tsp
rice flour - 1 tsp.

For Seasoning

cooking oil - 3 tbsp
mustard seeds - 1 tsp
jeera - 1 tsp
methi seeds - 1/4 tsp
urad dal - 1/2 tsp
chana dal - 1/2 tsp
curry leaves - 1 string

Method

Put a pan on the flame pour oil heat it add seasoning items as mentioned above crackle it add curry leaves.then add onions fry it till changes it colour.
Add ginger & tomatoes saute it till it get mushy, then add red chilli pow.,turmeric saute it for 4 min.,
Now add boiled drumsticks and little water as consistency cook for 3 min., till it leaves oil on the sides.
Make a paste with rice flour add this paste to the gravy and jaggery also mix it for 2 min.,remove from the flame.Then sprinkle coriander powder .
Serve it with cooked rice with papad.

Notes

Changes can be done as per taste.
we can use coriander leaves at the end .But here i skip as not available for this dish.

Benefits of drum stick

Drumsticks are known for their high nutrition content and almost all the parts of the plants have therapeutic value. Its leaves serve as an excellent health tonic for maintaining and enhancing the strength of the skeletal system. They are also used for the purpose of purifying the bloodstream.
The plant is extremely useful during pregnancy and lactation and regular intake of a tonic made from its leaves provides expectant mothers with necessary calcium, vitamins and iron. This particularly helps to control the sluggishness of the uterus, ensures smooth flow of the delivery process and decreases post-delivery complications.
The leaves of the plant are used to curb digestive disorders and are regarded as one of the best known herbal treatment for diarrhea, cholera, dysentery and jaundice.
Drumstick soups are considered as a good cure for any kind of chest congestions, sore throats and coughs.
Asthma and such other lung problems can be cured to a great extent by inhaling the steam of water, in which drumsticks have been boiled.
The juice of the plant is great for the skin and helps to add glow to a person’s face. All you need to do is blend together some drumsticks and lime juice and apply the paste all over the face. This also helps to treat pimples, blackheads and such other skin problems.
A soup made from the plant greatly helps to prevent infections of the skin, chest and throat. This is basically because of the fact that the plant has vital anti-bacterial properties, which are very much similar to penicillin and other antibiotics.
A soup made from drumstick flowers, boiled in milk, helps to cure sexual debility and is also useful in functional sterility of both males and females.
A powder made from the dark bark of the plant helps to cure premature ejaculation, impotency and thinness of the semen.

Methi mutter gravy/fenugreek leaves with green peas gravy

Ingredients

methi leaves chopped - 1 cup
Green peas/mutter      - 1/2 cup
onions coarsely chopped - 1/2cup
tomato paste - 1/4 cup
cashews    - 1/4 cup
green chillies    - 4 no's or as per spicy
ginger&garlic paste - 1 tbsp
turmeric powder    - 1/4 tsp
coriander seeds    - 1/2 tsp
cinnamon stick - 1/2 'inch piece
cloves - 3 no's
elachi - 1 no's
cooking oil    - 3 tbsp
salt as per taste

Method

1.Wash the methi leaves and chop it.
2.Boil green peas keep it a side.
3.Make a paste of onions,green chillies,cinnamon,cashews,elachi,cloves,coriander seeds in a mixer.
4..Put a pan on the flame & heat the oil add methi leaves ,turmeric fry it for 2 min.,
5.Add ginger & garlic paste fry it then add paste saute it well till the raw smell goes.
6.Now add tomato paste & water as per consistency & mix it well and salt cook till the oil leaves sides,then add mutter and mix it well for 3 min.,remove from the flame.
7.Serve with roti's,naan,jeera rice.

Health benefits of methi

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.

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 cellulite condition, tuberculosis, persistent cough, chapped lips, to combat baldness, diabetes and cancer.
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
Fenugreek paste is also used in treating burning sensation in hands, feet, palm and soles.during high fevers.
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

Fenugreek is very good in the treatment of wrinkles and lines and for improved complexion. Use it with boiled milk.

courtesy by
readanddigest.com/fenugreek -methi-nutrition-facts-health-benefits/

Ridge gourd curry(beerakaya pappu)

Ingredients

ridge guard - 1 cup
onions chopped -1 tbsp
tomatoes chopped -1/2 cup
tur dal cooked - 1/2 cup
turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
red chilli powder - 1 tsp
green chillies slitted - 3 nos
coriander powder - 2 tsp
samber powder - 1 tsp
garlic crushed - 2 nos
salt as per taste.

Tempering

cooking oil - 2 tbsp
mustard seeds - 1 tsp
urad dal -1/2 tsp
jeera(cumin seeds) - 1 tsp
curry leaves - 1 string
coriander leaves -1/4 cup chopped.

Method

Put a pan on the flame pour oil add items as mentioned in tempering except coriander leaves.let it crackle.
Add onions fry it till it turns pink colour add garlic,ridge gourd & tomatoes to it fry it till it gets soft.
Now add dry powders,salt & mix it well then add tur dal cooked add little water as per consistency saute it for 3- 4 min.,
Remove from the flame add sambar powder mix it add sprinkle coriander leaves.
Serve it as side dish with rasam or rotis or as desired combination.