Dal Palak

Description
Spinach and Lentil Soup

Ingredients

 * ½ cup yellow split gram lentils
 * 2 cups chopped spinach leaves
 * ½ cup chopped tomatoes
 * 2 tbsp sliced onions
 * 1 tsp chopped green chilis
 * 1 tsp chopped ginger
 * ½ tsp red chili powder
 * ¼ tsp turmeric powder
 * 2 tbsp cooking oil
 * salt, to taste
 * 3 cups water
 * 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

Directions

 * 1) Heat oil in a pot and add cumin seeds, green chilies and ginger. Sauté for a minute and add onions. Fry onions till start to brown a bit and then add tomatoes, turmeric powder and chili powder.
 * 2) Cook for 2–3 minutes till tomatoes become tender, and then add Lentils, spinach and water. Let boil for 20–25 minutes on medium-low heat till Lentils are tender.
 * 3) Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

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