Palak Dal

1You need

• 1/2 cup moong or toor dal
• 2 cups chopped spinach
• 1 onion
• 1 tomato
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp ghee
• salt

Tick items as you collect them. tsp = small spoon, tbsp = big spoon, cup = 200 ml.

2How to make

1. Step 1Wash

   Wash the dal and spinach well.

2. Step 2Pressure cook

   Pressure cook dal with turmeric and salt for 3 whistles.

3. Step 3Tadka

   Heat ghee. Add cumin and garlic till golden.

4. Step 4Cook

   Add onion and tomato, then spinach. Cook 3 minutes.

5. Step 5Simmer

   Add the cooked dal and simmer for 5 minutes.

6. Step 6Serve

   Serve with roti or a little rice.

💡 Spinach adds iron and fibre with very few calories.