Dal Palak

Ingredients

1 Cup Tuvar Dal
1 Bunch Spinach
1/4 Tsp Cumin Seeds
1/4 Tsp Mustard Seeds
1/4 Tsp Asafoetida
1 Tbsp Butter Optional
1 Spring Coriander Leaves
1 Spring Curry Leaves
1 Medium Onion
3-4 Cloves Garlic
2 Green Chillies Optional
2 Whole Red Chillies Optional
1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder
1 Large Tomato/2 Medium Tomato


Method

Boil the tuvar dal in a pressure cooker otherwise it takes a long time for the dal to cook.

Heat oil add mustard seeds,cumin seeds and let it crackle. Add the asafoetida, the curry leaves, red chilli whole, add sliced garlic and onions and cook for 2 minutes.

Add tomatoes and cook till they are half cooked, add spinach, butter and cook for 2 minutes.

Add dal and turmeric powder.

Add salt and finish when it boils.