Dal Shorba

Ingredients

 * 1 cup masoor dal
 * 3 onions, sliced
 * 4 cloves crushed garlic
 * ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
 * 3 tsp curry powder
 * 3 tomatoes, cut into big pieces
 * 6 tbsp chopped spinach leaves
 * 1 tbsp. oil
 * salt and lime juice to taste

Directions

 * 1) Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onions for a few seconds.
 * 2) Add the crushed garlic, chili and curry powders.
 * 3) Fry again for a few seconds.
 * 4) Add 6 teacups of water, the tomatoes and washed masoor dal and cook in a pressure cooker.
 * 5) When cooked, blend in a blender.
 * 6) Again boil the mixture for 15 minutes.
 * 7) Add salt.
 * 8) Just before serving, add the spinach and boil for a few seconds.
 * 9) Serve hot with a slice of lemon.