Steam-sauteed Spinach Moong Dal

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 cup yellow moong dal (soaked in water for one hour, and drained)
• 1 bunch fresh spinach, finely chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped (indian or thai variety)
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon peanut oil
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
• 1 teaspoon coconut, fresh shredded (optional)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 place a wide skillet on stove-top. add and heat oil.
• 2 add and toast cumin and mustard seeds.
• 3 when seeds start to pop, add the onions and chillies. saute to brown.
• 4 add the yellow moong dal. sprinkle two tablespoons of water. mix.
• 5 cover with a lid and cook the dal to tender soft on medium-low heat.
• 6 dal should be intact, but soft to bite. (takes about 10-15 minutes.).
• 7 at that stage, add the turmeric, salt, nutmeg and coconut. mix.
• 8 add the spinach. saute on high heat until the leaves collapse.
• 9 sprinkle the lime juice. serve hot with rice or chapati.