Moong Dal with Palak

A nutritious and comforting dal made with spinach and moong dal, perfect for a wholesome meal.

Ingredients

1. 1 cup split green gram lentil
2. 3 cups chopped spinach
3. A pinch of turmeric powder
4. 1 tsp red chili powder
5. 1 tsp asafoetida
6. 2 tbsp butter
7. 1 tsp chopped garlic
8. 1 tsp chopped ginger
9. A pinch of baking soda
10. 1 tbsp fresh cream

Instructions

1. **Prepare the Dal

   • Wash and soak the moong dal for 30 minutes.
   • Pressure cook the dal with turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, and enough water.
   • Once cooked, keep it aside.
   • If the dal seems thick or not dissolved, add water and cook again; mash lightly with a wooden spoon.

2. **Prepare the Spinach

   • Boil water in a pan and add chopped spinach along with baking soda.
   • Cook for 1 minute on high flame until just done.
   • Drain, cool, blend into a smooth paste, and keep aside.

3. **Combine and Temper

   • Add the spinach paste to the cooked dal and mix well; cook on low flame for 2 minutes and set aside.
   • Heat butter in a pan, add garlic and fry until light brown.
   • Add ginger and asafoetida; sauté briefly.
   • Add this tempering to the dal, mix thoroughly, and finish with fresh cream before serving.