Firstly, finely chop 1 bunch methi and keep it aside.
In a large kadai, heat 2 tbsp oil, 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp cumin, pinch hing and a few curry leaves. Splutter the tempering.
Add 1 onion and saute until the onion softens slightly.
Now add ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder and saute until the spices turn aromatic.
Furthermore, add 2 tomato and saute until the tomato softens.
You can add ½ cup water, cover and cook until the tomato turns soft and mushy.
Now add in finely chopped methi and saute for a minute.
Add 1 cup toor dal, 1 tsp salt and water as required to adjust the consistency as required.
Get to a rolling boil making sure to adjust the consistency.
To prepare the tempering, heat 2 tbsp ghee, add 10 cloves garlic and fry well.
Fry until the garlic turns golden brown.
Keeping the flame on low add a pinch chilli powder and 1 dried red chilli. Mix well.
Pour the tempering over the dal and mix well.
Finally, enjoy Methi Dal Recipe with hot steamed rice topped with ghee.