Hariyali Dal

A nutritious and tasty recipe using masoor dal and greens.

Preparation Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time : 18 min.
Serves 2 to 3.
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3/4 cup uncooked masoor dal (split red lentil)
1 cup mixed greens ( spinach (palak), fenugreek (methi) and coriander (dhania)), chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic (lehsun), finely chopped
2 green chillies, finely chopped
6 mm. (1/4") piece ginger (adrak), grated
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp chilli powder
2 tbsp ghee
salt to taste

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.

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