Dal Palak
Ingredients
1 bunch/package of tender fresh spinach, washed (frozen doesn't taste as good)
A handful of split moong dal (with skin), picked and washed
1 medium onion chopped
A 1-inch piece of ginger julienned
4 cloves of garlic chopped
Salt, red chilli powder, coriander powder and garam masala
Method
- Place the spinach and dal along with a cup of water and 1/2 tsp. of salt
(can be adjusted later) in a pressure cooker. Pressure cook for 10 minutes.
- When pressure drops, mash the mixture well with the back of a spoon or a
potato masher (do not use a food processor). The mixture should have a
creamy consistency with a little bit of water left in it.
- Add a couple tablespoons cooking oil to a frying pan and fry the onions, garlic and ginger until golden. Lower the heat, add chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, stir for a few seconds, then add the spinach mixture. Check
the salt and add more if needed. Stir over medium heat until the spinach starts drying up a bit. It should end up being creamy but not too dry.
This is a wonderful dish to go with fresh roti (very healthy too). You can
add green chilies if you like, just before you are finished cooking it.
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