DESCRIPTION
Masoor dal with Spinach, the unbeatable combination of Masoor Dal with spinach nourishes your body with proteins, iron and folic acid. Tomatoes and amchur powder lend a nice tangy flavour to the dal. Needless to add, this is a super-healthy recipe as protein-rich dals are an indispensable part of our daily diet!
Masoor dal with Spinach, the unbeatable combination of Masoor Dal with spinach nourishes your body with proteins, iron and folic acid. Tomatoes and amchur powder lend a nice tangy flavour to the dal. Needless to add, this is a super-healthy recipe as protein-rich dals are an indispensable part of our daily diet!
Servings:4
cook time:20min
INGREDIENTS
1 cup masoor dal (split red lentil)
1 cup chopped spinach (palak)
4 tsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 Cup Finely Chopped onions
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
salt to taste
3/4 tsp chilli powder
To Be Ground Into A Smooth Garlic-ginger-green Chilli Paste
6 garlic (lehsun) cloves
25 mm (1") piece ginger (adrak)
4 to 5 green chillies
For Serving
Rotis
PROCEDURE
Pour 1½ cups of water in a pressure cooker, add the masoor dal, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
Heat the oil in a kadhai, add the cumin seeds, mix well and sauté on a Medium Flame for a few seconds.
Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the cooked masoor dal, spinach, turmeric powder, dry mango powder, prepared garlic- ginger-green chilli paste, tomatoes and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add ¼ cup of water and chilli powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Serve hot with rotis.
Recipe taken from Yahoo! Lifestyle India
