Hariyali Dal Recipe Video by Tarla Dalal

A tasty dal, made with masoor dal and greens. Spinach and fenugreek leaves are a good source of vitamin a, iron and calcium. All dals are rich sources of protein and energy. Masoor dal is easier to digest than arhar dal. It is therefore a better choice for you when you're pregnant, as it will provide you with protein and yet not leave you feeling uncomfortable after you have eaten. This dal is a slightly dry preparation and if you want to have it with rice, you may need to add a little more water to "thin" it down.

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked masoor dal (split red lentil)
2 cups greens (fenugreek leaves , spinach , coriander)
1 tbsp ghee
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes
2 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
3/4 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste

To Be Ground Into A Paste

4 green chillies , roughly chopped
6 clove of garlic (lehsun)
1" ginger (adrak) piece

Method

1. Heat the ghee in a kadhai, add the cumin seeds.
2. When the seeds crackle, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes or till the onions turn light brown in colour.
3. Add the tomatoes and prepared paste and sauté on a medium flame for few seconds.
4. Add the cooked masoor dal and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
5. Add the greens and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
6. Add the dried mango powder, turmeric powder, chilli powder, salt and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
7. Serve hot.

Recipe Source: Hariyali Dal by Tarla Dalal