PALAKURA PAPPU (PALAK DAL)

PALAKURA PAPPU (PALAK DAL)

INGREDIENTS:

Palak chopped(spinach)
1 small cup tur dal(red gram,kandi pappu)
Chenna dal-1/2 cup(or less)
Green chillies-5-6(slit lengthwise)
Onion-chopped
Big pinch turmeric powder
Jeera
Garlic cloves-2
Salt 
Red chilli powder
Tamarind
Salt to taste
Corriander leaves

FOR SEASONING/TADKA:

1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
Dry red Chillis,de-seed and tear
Fresh curry leaves(5-10)
2-2 tsps of oil

PREPARATION:

STEP 1:-In a pressure cooker,place dal,palak leaves,chenna dal,chopped onions.green chillis,turmeric powder,chopped garlic cloves,jeera.Add 1 1/2 to 2 cups of water and pressure cook upto 2-3 whistles.
STEP 2:-Heat oil in a vessel,add mustard seeds as they jump around,add cumin seeds,red chillis,curry leaves and stir fry for half a minute.
STEP 3:-Add the tamarind puree in the tadka.
STEP 4:-Add this to the pressure cooked dal along with salt and combine.cook on slow to medium flame for 5-7 mins without lid on the top till you get the consistency.
STEP 5:-Garnish with corriander leaves.

     Serve with steamed white rice and a stir fry dish.