Hariyali Dal

By AnnieMro

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup uncooked masoor dal (split red lentil)
• 1 cup chopped spinach
• 1 small onion , chopped
• 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
• 2 green chillies , finely chopped
• 2 tbsp. ginger, grated
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 medium tomato , chopped
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 2 tbsp ghee
• salt to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Combine and wash the dal. Allow it to soak in warm water for 30 minutes. Drain.

Combine the dal with 1 1/2 cups of water in a glass bowl. Microwave on high for 10 minutes, stirring twice in between after every 3 minutes.

Add an additional 1/2 cup of water, cover with a lid and microwave on high for 3 minutes.

In another glass bowl, combine the ghee, onion, garlic, green chillies, ginger and cumin seeds and microwave on high for 1 minute.

Add the cooked dal and the remaining ingredients, cover with a lid and microwave on high for 4 minutes.

Serve hot.

Tip:

Use a large glass bowl, as the dal generally spills over when it is boiling.