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4.10 SPINACH & DILL DAL

INGREDIENTS

Seasonings:
1 tbspOil
½ tspCumin seeds
1-2Dry Red Chillies, crushed, to taste
3-4 pinchesAsafetida powder
1Small Green Pepper, finely chopped
1 small bunchDill leaves, chopped
3-4Spinach leaves, chopped
1 sprigMint leaves, finely chopped
1Small Tomato, finely chopped
½ tspCoriander powder
½ tspTurmeric powder
1 pinchSalt to taste
1 cupMoong dal, soaked for 15 minutes, then drained
1tbspGhee
1 tbspLemon juice to taste
  • 1) Heat oil and fry seasonings until they splutter and brown.
  • 2) Add green pepper, dill, spinach, mint and tomato.
  • 3) Add coriander, turmeric, salt and stir fry for a couple of minutes.
  • 4) Add dal and 2 cups of water.
  • 5) Mix well, then bring to a boil and simmer on medium heat for 15 minutes or until the dal is done. If using pressure cooker allow 1 whistle.
  • 6) Add ghee & lemon juice before serving.