Palak methi dal (spinach fenugreek lentil)

Name: Palak methi dal (spinach fenugreek lentil)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: En
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; 1 teaspoon ghee/ olive oil for vegans; 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds; a pinch of hing

Main Dish

Very Easy

35 min

Preparation

Preparation15 min

Cook time20 min

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.