Saagwalla Dhal

This recipe is unusual as it calls for the use of Moong dhal(mung beans), it is full of nutrients, so healthy. Serve with rice, a meat dish and Mrs MMs.pota to and bean bhaji for a substantial meal.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 6  ounces  mung beans
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  large onion, sliced
• 1  fresh green chili, sliced lengthwise
• 2  cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1⁄4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 2  ripe tomatoes, skinned and chopped
• 20  fluid ounces warm water
• 2  tablespoons  cooking oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
• 3  garlic cloves, chopped
• 2  dried red chilies, chopped
• 4  ounces frozen spinach, defrosted

Directions

1. Wash and soak the moong dhal in plenty of water and leave to stand for 11/2 hours. Drain well.
2. Melt the butter over medium heat and fry the onions, green chilli, and cinnamon, till the onions are light brown.
3. Add the turmeric and garam masala, stir well.
4. Add the dhal, chilli powder and salt. stir and cook for 3 minutes.
5. Add the water and tomatoes, bring to the boil and cook covered for 30 minutes.
6. Defrost the spinach.
7. Heat the oil over medium heat and fry the mustard seeds till they start to pop.
8. Add the garlic and allow to just brown, add the dried chillies and spinach, stir well, cover the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
9. Add the spinach to the dhal cover and cook over pow heat for 10 minutes Stirring from time to time.
10. Serve.