Palakwali Dal

This is a very simple dal filled with the richness of spinach. My dal recipes are usually directly made in a pressure cooker with all the ingredients added because this is very simple and all the spices get well infused in the dal.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Tur dal

• 1/4 cup chana dal

• 1/4 cup Moong dal

• 1 cup Finely chopped spinach leaves

• 1/2 cup Finely chopped tomatoes

• Salt, to taste

• 1 tbsp Coriander powder

• 2 tsps Chilli powder

• 1 tsp Garam masala

For tempering

• 1 tbsp Ghee

• 1 tsp Cumin seeds

• 1 tsp Turmeric powder

Instructions

1. Wash and soak the dals for half an hour

2. In a pressure pan, take ghee, splutter cumin seeds and add turmeric powder

3. Add the finely chopped tomatoes, salt and saute till it becomes mushy

4. Add the finely chopped spinach, coriander powder, chilli powder and garam masala and saute for 2 more minutes

5. Now add the dals and 2.5 cups of water and pressure cook for 2 whistles

6. Serve hot with rotis