Spinach Dal


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Ingredients

1 cup Yellow moong dal
1 bn Fresh spinach chopped fine
1 teaspoon Ginger grated
2 teaspoons Garlic grated
4 Green chillies
1 tablespoon Coriander chopped fine
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
1 teaspoon Clove-cinnamon powder
1 teaspoon Cumin and mustard seeds
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons Ghee

Preparation

1
Wash dal and pressure till done. (Approx. 2 whistles will do)
2
Cool and remove dal from cooker.
3
Wash and drain spinach.
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Put half the spinach in a mixie, add 2 green chillies and blend.
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Heat 1 1/2 tablespoon ghee. Add seeds and splutter.
6
Add garlic, ginger and chopped spinach. Stir. Add ground spinach. Fry for 2-3 minutes.
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Add dal and coriander. Bring to a boil. Do not overcook.
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Remove from heat.
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Heat remaining ghee in a small pan.
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Add clove cinnamon powder, remaining 2 chillies and pour over dal.
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Add lemon juice and salt. Stir well.
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Serve hot with rice or parathas.
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Variations:Use fenugreek (methi) leaves or other greens instead of spinach.
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Use any other dal of your choice instead of yellow moong dal.
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Making time: 30 minutes (excluding pressure cooking time)
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Makes: 4 servings
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Shelflife: Fresh and Piping hot

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6.0 servings

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Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 8:04pm

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