#13 : Palakura Pappu ~ Spinach and Lentils

"Palakura Pappu" is a simple lentil recipe that is mildly spiced . It is high in fiber , iron and protein . Being vegetarian , I grew up eating lentils everyday . Warm rice and dhal is a favorite comfort food . Quick and easy, Palakura pappu finds it way on the table very often . 

Ingredients:

• 3 cups Spinach chopped
• 1/2 Cup Tur Dhal 
• 2.5 Cups Water
• 4-5 Small Green Chillies
• Lime sized Tamarind
• Salt

      For Tempering :

• 1 tsp Oil 
• 1/2 tsp - Mustard seeds
• 2 Dried Red Chillis
• 1 tsp Red Chilli powder
• 1/8 tsp - Asafoetida
• 5-6 Curry Leaves 

Method:

1. Wash the tur dhal 
2. To it add the spinach , green chillies, water and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles. Set aside 
3. Once the steam escapes the the cooker , remove the lid add tamarind and bring the dhal mixture to a boil . Add in the salt as required
4. For Tempering - Heat oil , add mustard seeds . Once they begin to splutter add the red chilies ,curry leaves, asafoetida and red chilli powder and fry for a minute . Add the tempering to the boiling dhal mixture 
5. Serve with hot rice . Also tastes great as a soup