Andhra-style moong dal palak / spinach and lentil curry recipe

Main Dish

2 servings

Very Easy

50 min

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Ingredients

• Spinach - 1/2 a bunch - cut and washed
• Moong Dal - 1/2 cup
• Onion - 1 medium sized
• Tomato - 1 medium sized
• Red Chillies - 2 to 3 dried
• Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Jeera - 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Garlic cloves - around 2
• Oil/butter to saute
• Salt to taste

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Preparation

• Splutter mustard seeds in little oil, saute garlic, jeera, chilliesand turmeric powder.
• Add the onions, saute until golden brown, then the tomatoes if adding.
• Boil moong dal separately and add to this mixture or you can soak the dal for an hour and add it to the pan with water, let it cook.
• Now add the spinach and salt, close with a lid and let it cook. You may let it become thick if using as a side dish or leave the dal a bit liquidy if eating with rice.

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