Hariyali Dal

A rich and tasty dal, containing masoor dal and greens.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups masoor (split red lentils) dal

2 cups boiled greens (palak (spincah), methi (fenugreek leaves) and coriander)

1 chopped onion

1 tsp. cumin seeds

2 tsp. amchur (mango powder) powder

1 chopped tomato

1/2 tsp. turmeric powder

3/4 tsp. chili powder

3 tbsp. ghee (clarified butter)

Salt according to taste

To be ground into a paste:

6 cloves garlic

6 green chilies

1/2 tsp. ginger

Method

1.Cook the dal separately with 2 cups of water.
2.Heat the Ghee(clarified butter) in a pan, add the onion and cumin seeds and fry for at least 2 minutes.
3.Add the cooked dal, the greens, amchur (mango powder) powder, tomato, turmeric powder, chili powder, paste and salt and cook for a few minutes.
4.Serve hot.