Spinach Dal
By: The Steaming Pot
Published: Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 8:04pm

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. 4 Put half the spinach in a mixie, add 2 green chillies and blend. 5 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. 7 Add dal and coriander. Bring to a boil. Do not overcook. 8 Remove from heat. 9 Heat remaining ghee in a small pan. 10 Add clove cinnamon powder, remaining 2 chillies and pour over dal. 11 Add lemon juice and salt. Stir well. 12 Serve hot with rice or parathas. 13 Variations:Use fenugreek (methi) leaves or other greens instead of spinach. 14 Use any other dal of your choice instead of yellow moong dal. 15 Making time: 30 minutes (excluding pressure cooking time) 16 Makes: 4 servings 17 Shelflife: Fresh and Piping hot