HARIYALI DAL

A nutritious and tasty recipe using masoor dal and greens.

Preparation Time : 10 min.
Cooking Time : 18 min.
Serves 2 to 3.

Ingredients
3/4 cup uncooked split red lentils (masoor dal)
1 cup mixed greens (palak, methi and coriander), chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 green chillies, finely chopped
6 mm. (1/4") piece ginger, grated
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
1 teaspoon amchur (dry mango) powder
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
1 teaspoon chilli powder
2 tablespoons ghee
salt to taste

Method
1.Combine and wash the dal. Allow it to soak in warm water for 30 minutes. Drain.
2.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.
3.Add an additional 1/2 cup of water, cover with a lid and microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes.
4.In another glass bowl, combine the ghee, onion, garlic, green chillies, ginger and cumin
seeds and microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.
5.Add the cooked dal and the remaining ingredients, cover with a lid and microwave on HIGH
for 4 minutes.
6.Serve hot.

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