Palak Papu \Spinach Lentil curry

One of the mild but rich in nutrients dal.Try this easy dal.

Ingredients:

1 cup Thoor Dal

1 cup chopped Spinach \Palak

5 or 6 Green chillies slit

5 to 6 Garlic cloves slit

1 pinch turmeric

Salt to taste

For seasoning

1 tsp oil

1 pinch Asofoetida

1 sprig curry leaves (optional)

1 tsp channa dal

1/2 tsp Mustard seeds

1/2 tsp Cumin

2 to 3 red chillies broken into 1/2

Method:

1.Pressure cook toor dal, turmeric, green chillies, garlic and chopped spinach with sufficient water.

2.In a small pan heat oil and add mustard seeds, Asfoetida, curry leaves, cumin, channa dal, and red chillies.Fry till crisp.

3. Add salt and seasoning to the dal and stir.

4.Serve hot with cooked rice or roti.

Note:

Let the pressure cooker whistle for an extra whistle than usual to get a well done and soft dal.

Serve palak papu along with raw chopped onions and fried sour chillies.