DAL-SPINACH

ITEMS REQUIRED:

 Spinach                                             1 bunch

Split lentil(masoor dal)          ½ cup

Turmeric powder                         ½ spoon

Salt                                                       1 spoon

Onion                                                  2

Green chilly                                     3

Tomato                                              1 (big)

Ginger garlic paste                    ¼ spoon

Coriander powder                      1 spoon

Cooking oil                                      as required

METHOD:

•  Add dal to a microwave bowl, also add 2 cups of water, turmeric powder and salt.
• Cut spinach, wash it and transfer to the same bowl.
• Microwave cook it about 20-23 mins. (can also be done in pressure cooker).
• Fry onions, chilies in oil until onions become brownish.
• Add little ginger and garlic paste.
• Add 1 chopped tomato and coriander powder.
• When cooked, add the cooked spinach + dal mix and boil it for 10 mins.
• Add salt to taste. 

Yummy, good looking Dal-Spinach is ready.  Serve with rice.

 Recipe shared by Balaji Jayaraman, an young chap, my sister’s son, who  completed his PG recently and works in London.  The credit goes to my sister, Kalyani Jayaraman, who lives in Tanjore, for growing her both the sons as “All Rounder”.