Dhal Palak

• bunch spinach, chopped↗1
• cup toor dal3⁄4
• medium tomatoes, chiopped↗2
• medium yellow onion, chopped↗1⁄2
• green chilies, sliced in half lengthwise↗2
• teaspoon red chili powder↗1
• teaspoon turmeric↗1
• teaspoon garam masala↗1
• teaspoon mustard seeds1
• teaspoon cumin seed↗1
• whole dried red chilies, minced↗4
• curry leaves↗15
• salt↗
• teaspoon oil1
• teaspoon sugar↗1⁄2
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄2
• lemon, juice of↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Wash the dhal.

2. 2

   In a large saucepan add dhal, 2 cups of water, spinach, tomatoes, onion, chillies, and cook over med-high heat until lentils are very tender (approx 30 mins).

3. 3

   In another pan, add 1 tsp oiland add mustard & cumin seeds.

4. 4

   After the mustard starts popping, add dry red chillies and curry leaves.

5. 5

   Saute for 35 seconds, and then pour the cooked dal over this.

6. 6

   Add red chilli powder, garam masala, turmeric, sugar, salt to taste, mix well. Cover & bring to boil & simmer for 2-3 minute Stir in lemon juice & turn off stove.

7. 7

   Serve hot with rice.