PALAK DAL / SPINACH IN LENTIL

INGREDIENTS

1/2 CUP TOOR DAL/ YELLOW  LENTIL
1 BUNCH PALAK LEAVES/SPINACH
1 LARGE ONION
2 MEDIUM SIZED TOMATOES
1" PIECE GINGER
1/2 tsp JEERA/ CUMIN
1/2 TSP MUSTARD
1/2 TSP RED CHILLI POWDER
1/4 TSP HALDI POWDER
1/4 TSP HING
2-3 TBSP OIL
SALT TO TASTE

METHOD.

• Boil the dal till soft and mash well.
• Heat oil in a pan.
• Add jeera and mustard.
• When the mustard splutters, add chopped onions and crushed/grated ginger.
  
• When the onion turns transparent ,add chopped tomato,salt and fry till the oil separates from the sides. 
• Add haldi and chilli powder and saute for a min.
  
• Add the chopped palak  and mix well.
  
•  Cook till the palak becomes soft.
• Do not add water. 
  
• Now add the cooked dal along with some water and boil well till you get the required thickness.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  .
• 
  

This dal can be served with Rotis or plain steamed rice.