Dal Palak

• Toor Dal - 1 c
• Spinach - 1 bunch
• Onion (small, finely chopped ) - 1
• Garlic (optional) - 1 pod
• Tomato - 1
• Sambar Pwdr - 1 Tbsp
• Turmeric - 1/4 tsp
• Salt - 1 tsp
• Veg Oil - 3 Tbsp
• Dry Red Chilli (Whole) - 1
• Mustard - 1/4 tsp
• Water - 1 c

1. Wash and Cook the Toor dal in a pressure cooker (2 whistles).
2. Wash and chop the Spinich. 
3. Heat Oil in a Medium size pot. Add the Red Chilli and Mustard, let it splutter.
4. Add the Onion and saute till it turns transparent. Add the chopped garlic.
5. Add the Turmeric and Sambar Pwdr. Then add the chopped Spinach, Dal, chopped Tomato and Salt. Also add the water (add 1/2 cup more if required).
6. Let this boil. Then lower the heat and let it cook for 15 mins. Its ready to serve. Check the salt, adjust it to your taste.

Serve along with Rotis/Rice.
Tip: The Spinach and Dal can be cooked together in the pressure cooker. I feel that,
Slow Cooking adds more flavor to the curry.