November 27, 2007

MoongDal with Spinach


ingredients:
Spinach - 1 bunch
Moong dal - 1/4 cup
Onions chopped - 1/4 cup
Green chillies or red chillies- 4 to 5
1 tomato chopped,
Jeera / cumin - 1 tsp
Turmeric - a pinch
Ginger and garlic paste - 1 tsp
Coriander chopped - 1/4 cup

Method:
Soak moong dal in little water. Keep aside.
Heat about 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add cumin to it. Once it starts to splutter, add onion, green chillies and ginger garlic paste and tomatos,
After about 2 mins add the moong dal.
After about 5 mins add the spinach. Add turmeric and salt (according to taste). Stir well.
Fry for about 10 - 15 mins until there is no raw smell.


NOTE : This is the generic fry recipe for any leafy vegetable. Just substitute spinach with any variety of green vegetables.
Serve hot with rice or roti.It is very good for health also......

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