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Ingredients

1 cup	toor dal (pigeon peas)
4 cups	water
1 tbsp	mustard oil
1 tsp	cumin seeds
1 pinch	asafoetida
1 tsp	turmeric powder
1 tsp	red chili powder
1 tsp	salt
1 cup	chopped spinach
1 cup	chopped fenugreek leaves
1 cup	chopped mustard greens
2 tbsp	wheat flour
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 inch	ginger, grated

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the toor dal in water for 30 minutes.
2. 2 In a large pot, heat mustard oil over medium heat.
3. 3 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
4. 4 Add asafoetida, turmeric powder, and red chili powder, and stir for a few seconds.
5. 5 Drain the soaked dal and add it to the pot along with 4 cups of water.
6. 6 Add salt and bring the mixture to a boil.
7. 7 Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
8. 8 Add chopped spinach, fenugreek leaves, and mustard greens to the pot.
9. 9 Cook for another 10 minutes until the greens are tender.
10. 10 In a small bowl, mix wheat flour with a little water to make a smooth paste.
11. 11 Stir the wheat flour paste into the dal to thicken it.
12. 12 Add minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another 5 minutes.
13. 13 Adjust the seasoning if necessary and serve hot.