Dal Palak the Whole Family Can Share

What you need

• •1/2 cup toor dal
• •1 cup chopped palak (spinach), washed well
• •2 cups water
• •A pinch of turmeric
• •1 tsp ghee or oil
• •1/2 tsp jeera
• •Salt and chilli for the grown-ups, added at the end

How to make it

1. 1 Pressure cook the dal with the water and turmeric for 3 to 4 whistles.
2. 2 Add the chopped palak and simmer for 5 minutes until it wilts completely.
3. 3 Take the child's portion out now, before any salt or chilli goes in, and mash it soft.
4. 4 Temper the ghee with jeera and pour it over the rest. Add salt and chilli for the adults.
5. 5 Serve the child's portion with soft rice, cooled to room temperature.