Thenu’s Kitchen

Makes 3 servings

• Heat 1Tbsp of oil in a pan
• Season with a pinch of hing, 1tsp of mustard seeds
• When they crackle, add 0.5tsp of urad dhal, 0.5tsp of channa dhal, 0.5tsp of cumin seeds, 1 red chilly, 1 coarsely crushed garlic
• Add around 10 pearl onions and saute until tender
• Add salt and a pinch of turmeric powder
• Toss in 2 cups of very finely cut spinach
• Saute until leaves wilt
• Add 1 gooseberry sized tamarind extract
• Mash the spinach in tamarind juice using the back of a laddle while it is cooking
• The leaves may not get fully mashed..(I wish though) Its OK just try your best.
• When the tamarind doesnt anymore smell raw, add 0.5tsp of red chilly powder
• Add 3 to 4 laddles of cooked toor dhal (May be a cup)
• Add 1 cup of water
• Mix and bring it a boil (takes about 5 mins)
• Serve with hot rice. Kids love it