Healthy Moong Dal with Spinach

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Prep Time 10 Minutes

Cooking Time 15 Minutes

Servings 2-3

Rating

Moong dal with spinach is a traditionally served recipe in India. It is very flavourful and healthy dal. It is a rich source of iron with low calories. Also, it great combines the goodness of veggies with protein.

Ingredients

1 cupMoong Dal (with skin)
2 cupsSpinach (Chopped)
1 teaspoonGinger (Chopped)
½ teaspoonTurmeric powder
4 cupsWater
¼ teaspoonGaram masala
½ teaspoonLemon juice (Optional)
Saltto taste
2 tablespoonsGhee or Oil
½ teaspoonCumin seed
Pinch ofasafetida (Hing)
4Red Chilies (Whole)
¼ teaspoonRed chili powder

Directions

Step1Take the dal in a big bowl and wash it in running water.
Step2Put the dal in the pressure cooker and add spinach, ginger, turmeric powder, garam masala salt and water.
Step3Put the pressure cooker on flame.
Step4Cook it for 10-12 minutes or till 3-4 whistles.
Step5Now turn off the flame and keep it aside.
Step6Now heat the ghee or oil in a nonstick.
Step7Add cumin seed, asafetida and whole red chili.
Step8Stir it for a few minutes and then add chili powder.
Step9Mix the cooked dal in this mixture.
Step10Garnish with coriander leaves and pour ghee.

You can add lemon juice if you need. You can adjust the consistency of dal to your desired taste. You can also use open pot substitute of pressure cooker.

Benefits of Spinach

-Nandini Chauhan