Palak methi dal (spinach fenugreek lentil)

Ingredients

• 1 cup toor dal
• 1 cup chopped palak (spinach)
• 1 cup chopped fresh methi leaves(fenugreek leaves)
• 1/2 cup choped onions
• 3/4 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1-2 green chilli slit
• 1 tablespoon oil
• pinch of sugar
• salt to taste

For tempering:

• 1 teaspoon ghee/ olive oil for vegans
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• a pinch of hing

Preparation

• Wash dal nicely n add 3 cups of water n keep it a side.
• Heat oil in pressure cooker ,add onions,grated ginger garlic, green chilli, turmeric powder and fry till onion become translucent.
• Add chopped tomato and fry till it become soft. Add all masala and fry for a minute, add all greens(spinach,methi leaves) and fry for one more minute.
• Add dal with water n close the lid ,let it cooker with pressure for 3 wistles n 3 more minutes.
• Once the pressure of the cooker reduces open the lid n again boil it in medium flame ,check the consistency if you need add little water according ur choice.
• Now prepare the tempering by heating 1 teaspoon ghee in a pan n add cummin seeds and hing .
• Once cummin seeds splutter add this tempering to the dal and stir nicely ,let it boil for one more minutes and then take the cooker off the flame
• Garnish with chopped cilantro n serve hot with rice or rotis.

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