Palak Methi Dal (Spinach Fenugreek Lentil)

Yesterday I prepared this dal for dinner ,I had some spinach n methi leave left in my fridge which are insufficient for a standalone dish so I mixed both and made a yummy dal ...it came out very well , we all enjoyed it , hope u all too....

Ingredients

• 1 cup toor dal
• 1 cup chopped palak (spinach)
• 1 cup chopped fresh methi leaves(fenugreek leaves)
• 1/2 cup choped onions
• 3/4 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1 tsp grated ginger garlic
• 1/4 tsp chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1-2 green chilli slit
• 1 tbsp oil
• pinch of sugar
• salt to taste

For tempering

• 1 tsp ghee/ olive oil for vegans
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• a pinch of hing

Cooking Procedure

Wash dal nicely n add 3 cups of water n keep it a side

Heat oil in pressure cooker ,add onions,grated ginger garlic,green chilli,turmeric powder n fry till onion become translucent.

Add chopped tomato and fry till it become soft

Add all masala n fry for a minute, add all greens(spinach,methi leaves) and fry for one more minute

Add dal with water n close the lid ,let it cooker with pressure for 3 wistles n 3 more mins

Once the pressure of the cooker reduces open the lid n again boil it in medium flame ,check the consistency if u need add little water according ur choice

Now prepare the tempering by heating 1 tsp ghee in a pan n add cummin seeds n hing ,once cummin seeds splutter add this tempering to the dal n stir nicely ,let it boil for one more min n then take the cooker off the flame

Garnish with chopped cilantro n serve hot with rice or rotis

This dal goes for the the wonderful event Think Spice Think Fenugreek host by Priya started by Sunita

Another wonderful event My Legume Love Affair hosted by Siri and started by Susan

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Tags: Spinach , Palak , Methi , Fenugreek , Toor , Dal, Vegan, Vegetarian, Side Dish, Indian, Food