Moong Dal Palak (Split Green Gram with Spinach)

Ingredients

1 cup Moong Dal (Split Green Gram)

1 cup finely chopped spinach

½ teaspoon turmeric powder

Salt to taste

1” finely chopped ginger

2 finely chopped green chilies

½ tea spoon garlic paste

A pinch of asafetida

½ teaspoon cumin seeds

½ teaspoon garam masala

½ teaspoon coriander powder

½ teaspoon red chili powder

1 tablespoon Ghee (clarified butter)

Method

In a pressure cooker pour 2 cups of water.

Add dal, spinach, turmeric powder and salt.

Close the pressure cooker and cook till dal gets properly cooked

Open the pressure cooker and pour the dal into serving bowl.

Heat Ghee in a small Kadhai.

Add asafetida and cumin seeds.

Add ginger, garlic and green chili.

Now add coriander powder garam masala and red chili powder.

Pour this ghee over Dal and mix well.

Serve while hot with rice or parantha.