Dal with palak is a perfect combination to make into a delicious gravy. In this recepie I have used masoor dal ( red lentils) with spinach along with few spices and condiments. Tired of making palak paneer and palak pakoda ?? Just give it a change.. ! This gravy goes well with chapatis, rotis and rice.

Preparation time : 10 mins

Cooking time : 15 to 20 mins

INGREDIENTS:

• Palak / spinach leaves: 1 bunch
• Masoor dal : 1 cup
• Garlic cloves: 5 to 6
• Green chilli : 2
• Onion: 2 medium sized chopped
• Tomato: 1 finely chopped
• Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp
• Red chilli powder: 2 tsp
• Garam masala : 1 tsp
• Salt: for taste
• Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
• Coriander leaves: few
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp

PREPARATION:

• Soak masoor dal for 30 mins.
• Wash , clean and chop spinach leaves.
• Heat oil in a pressure cooker.
• Add cumin seeds, let it crackle.
• Add garlic and green chilli paste , saute for a minute.
• Add onions and saute till it becomes light brown.
• Add tomatoes and cook till it turns mushy.
• Add turmeric powder and chilli powder , mix well.
• Add the chopped spinach leaves and toss .
• Now to this add the soaked masoor dal with 1 cup water.
• Add salt and garam masala and mix.
• Close the lid and pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles.
• Once the pressure comes down, open the lid and mix.
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.