Palakoora Pappu

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Toor Dal
	2 cups	Spinach , fresh leaves
	1 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	2 medium	Tomato , chopped
	2 pieces	Green Chili , slit
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	—	Salt , to taste
	1 tablespoon	Ghee or oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	2	Red Chili , dried
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	1 sprig	Curry Leaf
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	3 cups	Water

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the toor dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 15 minutes.
2. 2 In a pressure cooker, add the soaked toor dal, spinach leaves, chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilies, turmeric powder, and 3 cups of water.
3. 3 Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles or until the dal is soft and cooked.
4. 4 Once the pressure releases, open the cooker and mash the dal-spinach mixture slightly with a ladle.
5. 5 Add salt to taste and mix well.
6. 6 In a small pan, heat ghee or oil over medium heat.
7. 7 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
8. 8 Add cumin seeds, dried red chilies, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
9. 9 Pour this tempering over the cooked dal-spinach mixture and mix well.
10. 10 Add red chili powder and adjust seasoning as needed.
11. 11 Simmer the pappu for a few more minutes to blend the flavors.
12. 12 Serve hot with steamed rice or roti.