Spinach with Mung Dal

Serves 2 -3
Ingredients
• 100gm moong dal with or without skin
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 300 gm fresh spinach leaves, washed and chopped finely
• 1 1/2 inch root ginger, peeled and chopped
• 1 tbs coarsely chopped garlic
• Salt to taste (1 tsp.)
• 1/2tsp turmeric powder
1-2 fresh green chillies
• 2 tbs cooking oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp cumin and coriander powder

Instructions
1. Wash dal well.
2. Drain the water off. Now soak the dal in the warm water for half an hour to one hour.
3. Wash and chop spinach.
4.Add oil to a sauce pan. After spluttering the cumin seeds, add garlic and ginger to the hot oil, fry for 10 to 20 seconds.  Add turmeric powder, chillies and drained dal. Mix everything well.
5. Now add chopped spinach and mix everything well. Cook the dish for 15-20 min. Keep stirring time to time
6.Check for water and if dal is not fully cooked yet, and not enough water, add some water and cook until dal is soft.
7. Serve with Chapatties.


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