Masoor Dal With Spinach

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients

• 1 cup masoor dal (split red lentil)
• 1 cup chopped spinach (palak)
• 4 tsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1/2cup finely chopped onions
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
• 2 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
• salt to taste
• 3/4 tsp chilli powder

To Be Ground Into A Smooth Garlic-ginger-green Chilli Paste

• 6 garlic (lehsun) cloves
• 25 mm (1”) piece ginger (adrak)
• 4 to 5 green chillies

For Serving

• rotis

Method

1. Pour 1½ cups of water in a pressure cooker, add the masoor dal, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
2. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
3. Heat the oil in a kadhai, add the cumin seeds, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
4. Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Add the cooked masoor dal, spinach, turmeric powder, dry mango powder, prepared garlic- ginger-green chilli paste, tomatoes and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
6. Add ¼ cup of water and chilli powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
7. Serve hot with rotis.