Tuvar Palak (spinach in lentil gravy )

 Lentils are rich in protein. Protein is essential for our muscles. Taking lentils daily is good for health.

    This dish can be have with plain rice, roti / chappati.

Requirements:

 Gram dhal – 2 cup

Spinach  - 1 cup

Pearl onion -  6

Garlic  - 5 cloves

Tomato – 2

Chili powder – 1 tbs

Coriander powder - ½ tsp

Salt as required

Tempering :

Oil – 1 tbs

Mustard seeds - ½  tsp

Curry leaves

Method :

 In a pressure cooker , add dhal , onion , tomato , spinach , turmeric powder , garlic and 3 cups of water.

Cook for three whistles.

Add chilly powder and coriander powder , allow to boil.

Can add coconut paste (optional ).

Now , add the tempering to the cooked dhal.