Aloo Methi Dhal

      Sidedishes for chappathi is a big problem for many of us. Potato and dhal is the best combination and everyone likes this combination. Methi gives a nice flavour which tempts to have the gravy more. It is easy to prepare, once the dhal is ready.

Ingredients
Masoor dhal	1 cup
Potato	1 large
Kasuri methi	1 tbsp
Mustard seeds	1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds	1/2 tsp
Green chillies	2 chopped
Asafoetida powder	1/4 tsp
Turmeric powder	1/4 tsp
Garam Masala	1/2 tsp
Curry leaves	1 string
Salt	to taste
Oil	1 tbsp

 
Method:

   Add 2 cups of water to dhal and pressure cook for 2 whistles and keep aside.

   Cut the potato into thin slice cubes.

   Heat the oil in a pan and allow mustard seeds and cumin seeds to splutter. Add green chillies, asafoetida and turmeric powder. Fry until green chillies are fried. Add potatoes and fry in open pan with little salt until it becomes cripsy.

   Add boiled dhal, kasuri methi, garam masala and necessary amount of salt. Allow to boil for 5 minutes. Add curry leaves at the end.

   Serve with chappathi, roti or jeera rice.

Note:

• Garam masala is optional.
• Frying time of potatoes makes a vast difference in taste. More crispier gives more taste.