Ingredients

• 1 bunch - fresh spinach (thoroughly washed and chopped)
• 1 cup - moong dal
• 1 - tomato (medium size, chopped)
• 2 pods - garlic (crushed)
• 1 piece - ginger (crushed)
• 1 tsp - cumin seeds
• 1 tsp - ajwain
• 2 tsp - red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• 2 tsp - coriander powder
• juice from one lemon
• 2 tsp - sugar
• 2 tbsp - oil
• salt to taste

How to Make Spinach & Moong Dal Special

• Wash the moong dal properly and pressure cook (three whistles).
• Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan/pot.
• Add the cumin seeds and ajwain and let them splutter.
• Add garlic and ginger.
• Add the chopped tomatoes and saute for a couple of minutes until they are soft.
• Add the moong dal along with the water used to pressure cook it.
• Add some water if the gravy is too thick.
• Add salt, sugar, red chilli powder, turmeric and coriander powder and let the gravy simmer until everything is mixed well.
• Add the chopped spinach and mix well.
• Add lemon juice.
• Cover the pan/pot, keep stirring and let the gravy simmer for a few minutes until the spinach is tender.
• Serve hot with phulka or rice and pickle.