Palak Dal Curry

Palak Dal curry

Ingredients
Masoor dal – 3/4 cup
Spinach (Palak or Cheera) – 1 bunch chopped
Turmeric Powder – 1/3 tsp
Onion (thinly sliced) – 1 medium
Tomato 1
Dry Red Chilly – 2 [optional]
Cumin Seeds (Jeerakam) – 1/4 tsp
Green Chillies(Sliced) – 2
Oil – 3 tbsp
Garlic – 3 or 4 cloves
Salt – As required
Water – As required
Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves few

Method

Wash the moong ,, Transfer to a pressure cooker, add 2 cups of water&turmeric&salt and cook for 2 whistle or until done. Set aside.
Now heat oil in a pan. Splutter cumin seeds.mustard curry leaves,,garlic pods[with cover] Add onion, and green chilies. Saute until onion turns light golden in color. Add chopped tomato. Saute for a few minutes,,,add the cooked dal ,,If the gravy is very thick, add 1/2 – cup hot water.when it start boil add the chopped spinach. ,Cook covered at low heat for about 8 minutes,,,

Step by step as follows.....