Palak Daal

Ingredients

• 1 cup channa dal, washed (a yellow lentil)
• 5 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• salt
• 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped or 3 tablespoons tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon green chili pepper, chopped
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder

Directions

1. 1

   Cook the dal in the 5 cups of water with turmeric and salt for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the spinach and cook until the spinach is tender and mixed with the lentils - about 35-50 minutes.

3. 3

   * In a separate pan heat the oil, add the cumin seeds and as they pop add the onions. Brown the onions.

4. 4

   * Add the garlic, tomatoes, green chili, coriander, garam masala, red chili powder, stir 2 minutes.

5. 5

   * Add the daal and spinach and lemon juice, stir and heat through.

6. 6

   * Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with pita or chapati or basmati rice.