Dal palak-Cheera parippu curry-Keerai Paruppu-Lentil Spinach Gravy-Indian Recipe

Ingredients

Spinach - A bunch (chopped)

Toor dal  -1 cup

Oil - 1 tblpsn

Mustard seeds - 1 tspn

Garlic clove - 4 (crushed)

Curry leaves - 1 spring

Asafoetida powder - a pinch

Cumin seeds - 1 tspn

Dried red chilli - 2 (Broken into two)

Green chillies - 4 (sliced)

Onion (small size)- 1 (chopped ) 

Tomato -1 (chopped)

Tamaring pulp - 1 tblspn (optional)

Salt to taste

Water as required

Preparation

1.Cook the dal with salt,turmeric powder,tomato and water in a pressure cooker.

2.Heat oil in a deep pan.Splutter mustard seeds and crackle cumin seeds.

3.Add dried red chillies,garlic,asafoetida powder,onion,green chillies and curry leaves.

4.Stir fry for about 2-3 minutes at high heat till the onions turn golden.

5. Add tomatoes and saute it.

6.Add the Spinach and toss it.Cover & cook for about 10 minutes at medium heat.

7.Add the cooked dal and tamarind pulp.Add water if you need to at this time.

8.Add salt if necessary.

9.Cover & cook at medium heat for about 8-10 minutes.

Serve with Rice.