MENTHYA SOPPINA MATOTI PALLYA / STEAMED METHI BALLS

INGREDIENTS
1 bunch methi leaves/fenugreek leaves
1 Cup  chana dal/Bengal gram dal
2-3 green chillis
1'' piece ginger
1tsp jeera/cummin
1/2 tsp hing/asafoetida
salt to taste

FOR TEMPERING

2-3 Tbsp oil
1tsp mustard
1/2 tsp chana dal
1/2 tsp udad dal(black gram dal)
1/4 tsp hing
2-3 red chilis

FRESH GRATED COCONUT FOR GARNISHING

METHOD

• Soak  the dal for 3-4 hrs
• Drain the water completely.
• Grind to a coarse paste with ginger,green chillis, jeera, hing and salt. Do not add water while grinding.
  
• Chop the methi leaves and mix with the ground dal.
  
• Make small balls and steam for about 8 mins.
  
• Remove from the steamer and allow to cool.
  
  
  
  
• Heat oil in a pan and prepare the tempering.
  
  
  
  
• Add the steamed balls and mix well.
• Garnish with fresh grated coconut.
• Serve along with curd.