Thenu’s Kitchen

• Cook 0.5 cup of Toor dhal in 1.5 cups of water & mash well- do not drain the excess water
• In a hot pan add oil and when it is hot enough temper with cumin seeds, mustard seeds, red chillies (2) , curry leaves
• Optional: saute 1 minced garlic pod
• Saute chopped half medium size onion until translucent
• Do not let it brown
• Saute washed and finely chopped spinach until the leaves wilt
• Pour the mashed dhal and stir well
• Let it cook on medium heat for couple of mins
• Do not cover the pan
• Add salt at the very end
• Serve hot with rice and ghee

This is a very nutritious meal for all especially children. When served with ghee – this is one of those simple dishes that taste so delicious.