Serving: 4 to 6 | Type: Kootu
Ingredients:
Spinach (chopped) | -3 cups |
Thur Dhal (¾th Cooked) | -1 cup |
Chili Powder | -1 tsp |
Turmeric Powder | -1 tsp |
Onion | -½ cup |
Tomato | -½ cup |
Tamarind extract | -2 tbsp |
Salt | -to taste |
Water | -½ to 1cup |
Seasoning:
Oil | -1 tbsp |
Mustard | -1 tsp |
Urad Dhal | -1 tsp |
Cumin | -1 tsp |
Asafotida | -¼ tsp |
Curry Leaves | -few |
Red Chili | -1 |
Green Chili | -1 |
Method:
- In a pan, heat with oil, add all the seasoning and fry without burning.
- Next add onion, sauté until translucent.
- Then add tomato, turmeric powder and half of the salt.
- Let the tomatoes get smashed.
- Add the chopped spinach and sauté for 1-3 minutes.
- Then add the chili powder, tamarind extract with the water.
- Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Next add the cooked dhal and mix well.
- Then let it cook for another minute.
- Add rest of the salt and then turn off the stove
- Serve with white rice
Notes:
- For extra flavor you add garlic along with the onions.
- If you prefer a more liquid consistency add more water along with the tamarind extract.