Moong Dal and Spinach

Ingredients:-

1. 1 small cup moong dal/split yellow dal
2. 2 cups chopped spinach (palak)
3. 1 onion, chopped
4. 1 tsp ginger-green chili paste
5. 1/2 tsp red chili powder
6. 1 tsp turmeric powder
7. salt to taste
8. 2 cups water, approx

For seasoning

1. 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
2. 1/4 tsp of heeng
3. 1 tbsp ghee or oil
4. 1 tsp of crushed garlic

Method :-

1.  In a pressure cooker, add 2 cups of water, moong dal, palak, salt and turmeric and pressure cook up to 2 whistles. 
2.  Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed vessel, add cumin seeds and as they splutter, add hing and stir fry for few seconds. Add ginger-green chili paste and saute for 3-4 mins.then add garlic to this mixture
3. Add the pressure cooked dal along, add about 1/2 cup of more water if required.
4. Serve with rotis or white rice.

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