Himachali Palak Dal

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Ingredients

1 cup	yellow moong dal
2 cups	spinach leaves, chopped
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 inch	ginger, grated
1 small	tomato, chopped
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
2 tablespoons	ghee
—	salt to taste
3 cups	water
—	fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the yellow moong dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 15 minutes.
2. 2 Heat ghee in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
3. 3 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
4. 4 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
5. 5 Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for another minute.
6. 6 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft.
7. 7 Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder, and cook for a minute.
8. 8 Drain the soaked dal and add it to the cooker along with chopped spinach leaves.
9. 9 Pour in 3 cups of water and add salt to taste.
10. 10 Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 3-4 whistles on medium heat.
11. 11 Allow the pressure to release naturally, then open the lid and stir the dal.
12. 12 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.