Palak Dal (Spinach Toor Dal)

Method

1. 1Pressure-cook toor dal with turmeric, salt and 3 cups water for 4 whistles.
2. 2Briefly boil spinach 90 seconds in boiling water; blitz to a coarse puree.
3. 3Heat oil, crackle cumin and dried chillies, add garlic, ginger and onion; brown 6 minutes.
4. 4Add tomatoes and chilli powder, cook till oil separates.
5. 5Pour in cooked dal and spinach puree; gently bubble 10 minutes.
6. 6Finish with garam masala and lemon; serve with rice or roti.