PALAK DAL CURRY or GREEN SPINACH WITH LENTILS

PALAK DAL CURRY / GREEN SPINACH CURRY WITH LENTILS:  This is a good recipe for those who do not like to have palak alone. It also gives a richer consistency to the curry and is easy to make. Palak is rich in iron and calcium which makes it the best fuel for brain and bones. The dal in the recipe makes sure that you get rid of the green leafy taste that makes the kids and most people avoid it. You can serve it with rice or chapattis.

INGREDIENTS:

Palak – a bunch chopped

Garlic cloves – 2 to 3

Yellow dal / sambar dal – 4 to 5 tablespoon

Red Onion – 1 thinly sliced

Mustard seeds – ½ tablespoon

Chilli powder – ½ tablespoon

Turmeric powder – a pinch

Salt to taste

Oil – 1 tablespoon

Water – ¼ of a cup

METHOD:

Pressure cook the yellow dal or sambar dal till nicely cooked. Heat oil in a pan and crackle the mustard seeds. Add chopped garlic cloves and wait for it to lightly brown. Add onion and sauté till light brown. Add turmeric powder and chilli powder and sauté till the raw smell goes.  Add salt to the mixture. Add the chopped spinach leaves to the pan. Mix well.  Add this to the pressure cooked dal along with water. Close the lid of the pressure cooker and wait for a whistle (on medium heat). Turn off the stove and wait for the pressure to be released completely. Mix well. Serve it.