Simple Palak Dal

This is the kind of Dal I make on days when I have very little time to cook or when we are in a mood to eat something really simple. I make a few variations with the same recipe. I have a section below with the suggested variations. Also I find it easiest to put everything in the pressure cooker and have the dal ready, however this can also be made in a pan with the dal cooked seperately.

Ingredients
1 cup Toor Dal
1 cup spinach (palak) Leaves
1 onion
3 green chilies
1 teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
2 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
2 tablespoon oil
Salt to Taste

Preparation
Wash the Toor Dal and keep it aside.
Peel and finely chop the onion.
Wash and finely chop the spinach.
Wash and slit the green chilies into two halves.
Wash and finely chop the coriander leaves.

Putting Together
Heat the oil in a pressure cooker and add the mustard seeds.
When the mustard seeds pop add the cumin seeds and fry till it becomes slightly brown.
Add the chopped onion and fry till it becomes golden brown.
Add the ginger garlic paste and fry for a minute.
Add the washed dal and 3 cups of water.
Add salt to taste and chopped coriander leaves.
Cover and cook in the pressure cooker for about 2-3 whistles.
Once the dal is cooked, adjust the consistency to your liking.
Serve with Rotis or Rice.

Suggested Variations

Dal – Substitute either moong dal or masoor dal for the toor dal.

Veggie - Substitute other vegetables like broccoli, tomatillos, and chayote squash instead of the spinach.