Ingredients
Masoor dal/ Orange lentils- 1 cup
Baby spinach- 3-4 cups
Cumin seeds- 1/2 Tsp
Kashmiri chilly powder- 1/2 Tsp
Turmeric powder- 1/4 Tsp
Homemade or store bought garam masala- 1/4 Tsp
Mustard seeds- 1/2 Tsp
Curry leaves- few
Coriander leaves- 1/4 cup
Rice bran oil- 1-2 TbSp
Red onion- small finely chopped
Mild green chilly- 1
Garlic cloves- 4 chopped
Ginger- 1″ chopped
Water 1 1/2- 2 cups
Sea salt- to taste
Method
In a pan, add oil. Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds. Let it pop. Reduce the heat, add onion, ginger, garlic, cumin seeds, and curry leaves. Let it cook for a little while. Add chilly powder, turmeric powder, and garam masala. Let it cook in low heat until the raw smell is gone. Now add washed lentils, water, and sea salt. Cover and let it cook. Orange lentils cook very fast. So, check once in a while. Once its cooked add coriander leaves and spinach. mix well. Cook for just 1 minute.
We had this with little millets. Super delicious.