Halwai April 15, 2024

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch – fresh Spinach
• A handful – split moong dal
• 1 – medium onion, chopped
• 1 inch piece – ginger, julienned
• 4 Cloves – garlic, chopped
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp – Red Chilli powder
• 1 tsp – coriander powder
• 1 tsp – Garam Masala

Method:

  1. Pressure cook spinach and dal along with a cup of water and 1/2 tsp of salt for 10 mins.
  2. When pressure drops, mash the mixture well with the back of a spoon or a potato masher (do not use a food processor).
  3. The mixture should have a creamy consistency with a little bit of water left in it.
  4. Add a couple tablespoons cooking oil to a frying pan and fry the onions, garlic and ginger until golden.
  5. Lower the heat, add chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala, stir for a few seconds, then add the spinach mixture.
  6. Check the salt and add more if needed.
  7. Stir over medium heat until the dish becomes creamy
  8. Serve.

Recipe courtesy of Sify Bawarchi