Sai Bhaji – Sindhi Dal palak

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow mung dal/arhar dal(split pigeon pea)
• 500 grams Spinach chopped after removing stalks
• 2 medium size Tomatoes
• 1 medium size Onion finely chopped
• 1 medium size Carrot finely chopped
• 2 tbsp clarified butter('ghee') or oil if vegan

Spices
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp chillies finely chopped
• 2 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp red chilly powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp kasuri methi optional
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions

• Wash the lentils and soak in water for 30 mins.
• Remove the stalks of spinach.Chop it into smaller pieces, keep it aside.
• In a pressure cooker, heat the oil .Add cumin seeds and let it splutter.
• Add chilli, ginger.Saute them for 10 secs.
• Now add onions and salt, until the onions turn pinkish in color.
• Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 -10 mins.
• Once they soften,add the spices and carrots.
• Add the spinach followed by lentils and water.
• Pressure cook for 2-4 whistles on high flame.
• Set down the flame to low.Let it cook for another 4-5 whistles.(approx 15 to 20 mins).
• Open the lid, mash it well with the whisker.Adjust its consistency to a semi-dry.
• Serve hot with plain white rice or Bhuggal Chawal.