Spinach dal
1 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup | Yellow moong dal |
| 1 | bunch | Fresh spinach chopped fine |
| 1 | teaspoon | Ginger grated |
| ½ | teaspoon | Garlic grated |
| 4 | Green chillies | |
| 1 | tablespoon | Coriander chopped fine |
| ½ | tablespoon | Lemon juice |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Clove-cinnamon powder. |
| ½ | teaspoon | Cumin and mustard seeds |
| Salt to taste | ||
| 2 | tablespoons | Ghee |
Directions
Wash dal and pressure till done. (Approx. 2 whistles will do) Cool and remove dal from cooker.
Wash and drain spinach.
Put half the spinach in a mixie, add 2 green chillies and blend.
Heat 1½ tablespoon ghee. Add seeds and splutter.
Add garlic, ginger and chopped spinach. Stir. Add ground spinach. Fry for 2-3 minutes.
Add dal and coriander. Bring to a boil. Do not overcook.
Remove from heat.
Heat remaining ghee in a small pan.
Add clove cinnamon powder, remaining 2 chillies and pour over dal.
Add lemon juice and salt. Stir well.
Serve hot with rice or parathas.
Variations:
Use fenugreek (methi) leaves or other greens instead of spinach.
Use any other dal of your choice instead of yellow moong dal.
Making time: 30 minutes (excluding pressure cooking time) Makes: 4 servings
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