Palak Dal Tadka

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• 130 gm yellow split peas
• 200 gm fresh spinach
• 95 gm / 1 small to medium onion
• 100 gm / 1 medium to large tomato
• 20 gm / 8 to 9 large garlic cloves
• 10 gm / 1 & 1/4 th teaspoon finely grated ginger
• Chopped cilantro (optional)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kashmiri red chilli powder
• 1 heaped teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons ghee
• 2 tablespoons + 1 tsp oil
• 2 cups hot water
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 3 dry red chillies
• 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida (optional)
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon/lime juice

1. 1Rinse yellow split peas thoroughly and add to an Instant Pot with grated ginger, 2 cups hot water, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, and 1 teaspoon oil.
2. 2Pressure cook for 12 minutes in Instant Pot (or 10 min in regular pressure cooker; 30+ min in regular pot) and allow natural pressure release.
3. 3Once cooked, mash the lentils to a smooth consistency using a dal ghotni, wire whisk, or hand blender. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt.
4. 4In a separate pot, heat 2 heaped teaspoons ghee over medium-high heat. Once melted, reduce heat to medium-low and add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds and 1 dry red chili.
5. 5Add 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida, then add chopped garlic and onion. Sauté until onions soften, stirring on medium heat.
6. 6Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder, and 1 heaped teaspoon ground coriander. Stir briefly on low heat.
7. 7Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened.
8. 8Stir in chopped spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
9. 9Combine the cooked spinach-masala mixture with the mashed lentils, stirring well.
10. 10For the final tempering (tadka), heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil in a small pan, add 2 deseeded dry red chilies and 1 teaspoon sweet paprika.
11. 11Pour the hot tempering over the dal. Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon juice and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.

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