Ingredients:

• 1 cup – yellow moong dal
• 1 bunch spinach, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp – Ghee
• 2 tsp – panchphoran
• 3 whole Red Chillies
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1/2 tsp – Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp – Red Chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp – Amchoor powder
• salt to taste

Method:

1. Take wiped dal in a large heavy skillet.
2. Roast dry dal stirring continuously, till golden.
3. Add 3 cups water, bay leaf, and turmeric powder.
4. Bring to a boil and simmer semi-covered till dal is soft.
5. Add more water if required.
6. Add chilli powder, salt and spinach and cook further 10 mins.
7. Heat ghee in a small frying pan, add panchphoran and allow to splutter.
8. Add whole chillies and pour over dal.
9. Add 1/2 tsp amchoor (dried mango) powder.
10. Stir gently. Serve hot with roti or rice.

Recipe courtesy of Saroj Kering