SPINACH DAL (PALAKURA PAPPU)--RM#2

DAY 3 OF RM#2




INGREDIENTS:

Spinach/Palakura-----------------------2 big bunches/3/4 cup frozen

Toor dal----------------------------------1/2 cup of standard measuring cup

Tomato----------------------------------1 big and ripe (optional)

Onion------------------------------------1 medium sized sliced

Green chillies----------------------------6

Ginger-------------------------------------1 inch piece

Red chillies------------------------------4

Garlic pods------------------------------3 crushed

Cumin,Coriander powder--------------1 tsp each

Methi powder-----------------------------1/4 tsp

Cumin,mustard seeds------------------1 tsp

Curry leaves-----------------------------few

Tamarind extract------------------------1 tsp

Turmeric---------------------------------1/2 tsp

Oil/ghee,Salt-----------------------------as required





DIRECTIONS:

1.Wash and soak dal in enough water for 30 mins prior to cooking.

2.In the meanwhile clean the spinach bunch and chop it very finely and set aside.

3.Chop onions,tomatoes,green chillies and keep aside.

4.Heat oil in pressure cooker and add mustard,cumin seeds,curry leaves,red chillies ,crushed garlic,ginger and fry till done.

5.Add sliced onions and fry till they turn translucent and add tomatoes(optional),spinach and saute till tomatoes are smashed.

6.Add the powders and rest of ingredients including the soaked dal,salt ,2-1/2 cups of water and pressure cook for 2 whistles and then cook on low flame for 10 mins and tun off.

6.After turning off donot let the steam/pressure out.Let it stay for 15 mins.

7.Taste and adjust the salt/any other spices accordingly.

8.Combine them together well and serve hot with rice/roti

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