Singdana Paalak dal (Spinach and peanut lentil)
Ingredients
- 1 cup Toor dal
- 2 bunch Spinach leaves chopped
- 1/4 cup Peanuts raw
- 2 tbsp Peanut oil
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- a pinch Asafoetida
- 1/2 tsp Ginger paste
- 1 tsp Garlic paste
- 1.5 tsp Chilli paste
- 1/4 cup Onions chopped
- 1/2 cup Tomato chopped
- 1 tsp Red chilli powder
- 1 tbsp Coriander powder
- to taste Salt
- 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder
- 1/2 no. Lemon
Instructions
- Clean, wash and boil the toor dal for up-to 3 whistles along with the raw peanuts. Meanwhile prep your spinach, onions and tomato.
- In a pan heat oil. Crackle mustard , cumin and a pinch of asafoetida.
- Add a little ginger, garlic and chilli paste and sauté. Add the chopped onions and sauté till slightly golden brown.
- Next add the chopped tomatoes, coriander powder, red chilli powder, salt, spinach and sauté till the raw flavors of tomato are gone and the spinach is completely wilted.
- Add the cooked dal and peanut. Let it come to a boil. Check seasoning and finish off with garam masala and squeeze of lime.