Dal Palak

Ingredients

• ¼ cup chana dal or moong dal
• 1 cup chopped spinach leaves
• ½ cup chopped tomato
• 1 green chili sliced
• 2 tsp garlic n ginger (grated)
• Red chilli pd
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp coriander  & cumin powder
• 1 pinch turmeric powder
• Hing
• Cumin seeds

Method

1. Soak the chana dal for 2-4 hour. Pressure-cook with 1 cup of water & a pinch of salt & turmeric pd for 2-3 whistle.
2. Heat oil in a pan, splutter the cumin seeds.
3. Then add garlic, green chilies & hing & sauté for a minute.
4. Add tomato & ginger along with the rest of the spices & sauté for a minute.
5. Finally add the spinach leaves, boiled dal & salt to taste.
6. Cook till done.
7. Squeeze lemon juice before serving.