1. Heat oil in a wok. Add mustard seeds.
2. When they splutter add cut red chillies. Saute for few seconds.
3. Now add the chana dal and fry till golden brown.
4. Now add the chopped fenugreek leaves. Sprinkle very little water. Mix it well.
5. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes stirring casually.
6. Now add the coconut and mix it well.
7. Serve hot as a side dish with rice.

Comments

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madhumala says :

the curry is very nice.my kids liked it very much. thank u. for such a nice and easy curry.

Posted on: 19 March 2010 - 9:19pm

tanya3286 says :

I love methi!! the chana daal is gonna add a definite crunch to this! will try soon with my fresh methi leaves...beautiful :)

Posted on: 13 October 2009 - 11:48am

Voyageress says :

I tried this recipe just now with a few 'customisations' and absolutely loved it - thanks for sharing this online Sarita - this is really so nice of you.

Posted on: 14 July 2009 - 1:33pm

Sarita Bhandarkar says :

Thanks Veer and yes Snigdha...this indeed is good for diabetics.

Posted on: 17 March 2008 - 1:45pm

Sarita Bhandarkar says :

Thanks a lot for the feedback Ganesh...I am glad you tried it.

Posted on: 12 March 2008 - 5:33pm

Ganesh Dutta says :

I had tried this recipe yesterday. It turned out great. It is absolutely delicious.

Posted on: 12 March 2008 - 3:12pm

Snigdha says :

Methi has a wonderful flavor. Just love it. Also it is so healthy and especially good for diabetics.

Posted on: 11 March 2008 - 9:50pm

Ganesh Dutta says :

Wow methi fry .....absolutely wonderful recipe! Really I am very happy to see this recipe because I like methi very much. I will surely try this recipe. Thanks for sharing:-))

Posted on: 11 March 2008 - 12:54pm

veerpradeep says :

Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing this healthy recipe Methi Fry. Really i love it..... Here is many ways to smile!fOODLOVER veerpradeep

Posted on: 11 March 2008 - 10:23am

Sarita Bhandarkar says :

Thats a nice variation to the recipe. Thanks for the comment.

Posted on: 10 March 2008 - 10:41pm

vinodagarwal says :

It will taste great if lot of chopped garlic is added to tadka after adding mustard seeds.

Posted on: 10 March 2008 - 10:20pm

Sarita Bhandarkar says :

You can use frozen methi leaves also... You can thaw the methi and use it. That won't make much of a difference. Last week I got fresh methi leaves so I used that.

Posted on: 10 March 2008 - 7:12pm