Spinach with Dal

Ingredients:

• 1 cup yellow moong dal
• 1 bunch fresh spinach chopped fine
• 1 tsp. ginger grated
• 1/2 tsp. garlic grated
• 4 green chilies
• 1 tbsp. coriander chopped fine
• 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp. clove-cinnamon powder.
• 1/2 tsp. each cumin and mustard seeds
• salt to taste
• 2 tbsp. ghee

Method:

• 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 chilies and blend.
• Heat 1 1/2 tbsp. 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 the remaining ghee in a small pan.
• Add clove and cinnamon powder, remaining 2 chilies and pour over dal.
• Add lemon juice and salt. Stir well. Serve hot with rice or parathas.