Spinach and cranberry dal - palak wali dal

Name: Spinach and cranberry dal - palak wali dal
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: En
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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Main Dish

Very Easy

45 min

Preparation

Preparation20 min

Cook time25 min

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.

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