Simple Spinach Dhal

 Simple Spinach Dhal Recipe which can be an add on in the lunch menu. Recipe is made in the way its prepared by my mom.

Ingredients : 

• Spinach : 1 bunch / 2 frozen cubes. 
• Toor Dhal : 1 cup
• Onion : 1 no
• Tomato : 1 no (optional)
• Green / Red Chillies : 5 to 6 Nos. 
• Garlic : 4 to 5 pods
• Salt to taste

For Seasoning : Oil, Mustard seeds,  Cumin seeds, Asafoetida, Urad Dhal, Curry Leaves

Method of Preparation :

• Wash Toor Dhal and put that into a pressure cooker along with rest of the ingredients and cook for 1 or 2 whistles(i.e. as long you take to cook Dhal usually) 
• Once the pressure is released  pour excess water if any into another bowl. (This excess water can be used for making Rasam.)
• Mash it with a mashing stick. 
• Prepare the seasoning and add it to the mashed spinach dhal. 
• Serve hot with Rice. 

I prefer to eat this with Hot Rice adding a spoon of sunflower / ground nut oil on.
Also Known as : Pappu Kuraku, Kooraku Charu, Palak Pappu, Dhal Palak, Spinach Dal, Keerai Masiyal
Variations : You can use Vadayam seasons also.