Ingredients

• 1 cup - toor dal (yellow lentils)
• 3-4 bunch - spinach
• 1 cup - tomato (sliced)
• 1/4 tsp - turmeric
• 3-4 flakes - garlic
• 1 - small onion (sliced)
• 10-15 - curry leaves (optional)
• 1 bunch - coriander
• A pinch - asafoetida
• 1-2 tsp - red chilli powder
• 1 tbsp - ghee
• 5-6 - fenugreek
• 1 tbsp - coriander seeds
• 2-3 - dry red chilli

How to Make Tuvar Dal with Palak

• In a pressure cooker add water, lentils, spinach, fenugreek, garlic, a little of the coriander, one whole tomato, one onion sliced, asafoetida and close the cooker.
• Cook until the dal is soft (about 5-8 minutes). Mash this cooked mixture lightly.
• Add salt and chilli powder, cook on a low flame.
• Add turmeric and half of the curry leaves.
• In a saucepan, heat a little oil, add the remaining garlic, curry leaves, add dry red chillies and coriander seeds.
• When the oil is hot and sputtering, add it to the dal. Allow to stand for a few minutes.