Soulful Creations

Methi/ Fenugreek, a relatively under-utilized herb that belongs to the Fabaceae family, a family with more famous members such as chick peas, peanuts and alfalfa (the poor methi does not stand a chance now, does it?). Despite having its roots in the Mediterranean region, this herb is widely used in Indian cuisine and I guess this is not really surprising given that India is the largest producer of fenugreek.  Sources: wiki , spice pages The recipe for this lovely sambar comes from Shyamala's blog- I did not change much here.   Ingredients 1/2 cup toor/tuvar dal Fresh methi (fenugreek greens), leaves and tender stems chopped finely 1 onion, sliced thin 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium tomato, chopped 1.5 tsp tamarind paste dissolved in 4 cups water 2 tsp oil 1/3 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp asafoetida powder 2 tsp (heapful of homemade powder) sambar powder 1 tbsp rice flour 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves for garnish Method: Pressur...