Spinach and cranberry dal - palak wali dal

Ingredients

• 1 cup moong dal/moong lentil
• 1 bunch fresh spinach chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cranberries
• 1 large tomato chopped
• 2-3 green chillies slit
• 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• pinch of hing
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin - cilantro powder
• salt to taste
• oil

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Preparation

• Wash moong dal and pressure cook in about 3-4 cups of water with ginger, salt and turmeric till cooked.Heat oil in a pan. Add the cumin seeds.
• When they splutter add hing. Now add the finely chopped garlic. Fry for about a minute. Add the tomatoes and green chillies. Fry for about 2-3 minutes. Add the cranberries. Fry for about a minute.
• Add the red chili powder and cumin-cilantro powder. Mix it well. Now add the washed and chopped spinach. Mix it well. Let it cook for about 3-4 minutes on medium heat. The spinach will reduce in volume.
• Next add the cooked dal. Mix well. Adjust the salt. If you think the dal is too thick add a cup of water. Bring it to boil. Thats it. Your Spinach and Cranberry Dal is ready to serve.
• This dal can be served with rice or any Indian bread of your choice. Can also be served as soup with some garlic bread. Thats how my 3 year old likes it.