Spinach Kootu

• Spinach     - 1 bunch
• Grated Coconut     - 1/4 c
• Masoor-Dal     - 1 1/2 c
• Onion (small)     - 1
• Garlic     - 3 cloves
• Tomatoes     - 2
• Sambhar pwdr     - 1Tbsp
• Salt     - 1 tsp or to taste
• Turmeric     - 1/4 tsp
• Hing/Asfoetida     - 2 pinches
• Jeera     - 2 tsp
• Oil     - 2 Tbsp
• Red Chillies ( whole)     - 2

1. Cook Dal. with Salt and Turmeric.
2. Add chopped Onions, chopped Tomatoes, chopped Chard and cook.
3. Add Sambhar pwdr and cook for 10-15 mins  or till Chard is cooked.
4. Add ground Jeera and Coconut and bring to boil just for a minute.
5. Heat Oil in a pan and add the Jeera, Red-Chillies and Hing.
6. Add this to the Dal and mix and serve with Rotis or Rice.

 
Tip : In this recipe the Spinach can be replaced by Green/Purple Chard for a different flavor