Ingredients

• 1 cup - yellow moong dal
• 1 bunch fresh spinach chopped fine
• 1 tsp - ginger, grated
• 1/2 tsp garlic, grated
• 4 green chillies
• 1 tbsp - coriander, chopped fine
• 1/2 tbsp - lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp - clove-cinnamon powder.
• 1/2 tsp - each cumin and mustard seeds
• salt to taste
• 2 tbsp - ghee

How to Make Yellow Moong Dal with Spinach

• Wash dal and pressure till done (approx. 2 whistles will do).
• Cool and remove dal from cooker.
• Wash and drain spinach.
• Put half the spinach in a mixie, add 2 green chillies and blend.
• Heat 1.5 tbsp ghee. Add seeds and splutter.
• Add garlic, ginger and chopped spinach. Stir. Add ground spinach. Fry for 2-3 minutes.
• Add dal and coriander. Bring to a boil. Do not overcook.
• Remove from heat.
• Heat remaining ghee in a small pan.
• Add clove cinnamon powder, remaining 2 chillies and pour over dal.
• Add lemon juice and salt. Stir well.
• Serve hot with rice or parathas.
• Variations:
• Use fenugreek (methi) leaves or other greens instead of spinach. Use any other dal of your choice instead of yellow moong dal.