Nov 11, 2009

PALAK DAL (LENTIL WITH SPINACH AND DILL)































Split green gram (moong daal/ Split pigeon pea (toor dal) -- 1cup
(they can be mixed too)
Spinach(washed and chopped) -- 1cup
dill (washed and chopped)-- 1/2 cup

Oil for seasoning
Cumin seeds -- 1 teaspoon
Ginger garlic paste -- 1 1/2 teaspoon
Onion -- 2 medium
Tomato -- 2 large
Green chilles -- 2-3
Garam masala powder -- 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander +Cumin + Fennel (powdered) - 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste

Cook dal till tender but not mushy. Now add greens to this dal and let it cook for few minutes.

Heat oil and add cumin. When cumin seeds start crackling add garlic and ginger paste and fry till golden brown.

Put in green chillies, onion and tomato and fry till they become paste.
Add garam masala and the coriander ,cumin,fennel powders. Add this seasoning and salt to the dal and boil it.

Serve with rice or chapati.

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