Spinach and Lentil Curry

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Spinach and Lentil Curry is a healthy yet tasty combination. Lentils being high in protein is generally eaten with Rice or any other Indian bread. This being a gravy style can be mixed with plain/flavoured Rice. Enjoy this tangy side dish!
Serves:	4
Preparation Time:	10 min
Cooking Time:	20 min
Ingredients:	Toor Dal - 1 Cup
	Spinach chopped - 3 Cups
	Water - 3 Cups
	Green Chillies - 2
	Onions finely chopped - 1 Cup
	Oil - 1 tbsp
	Cumin Seeds - ½ tsp
	Turmeric - ½ tsp
	Salt to taste
	Ginger grated - 1 tsp
	Lemon Juice - 1 tbsp
Method:	• Pressure cook Lentils with Water and Turmeric till very soft. Wait until all the pressure is released and then open the cooker. • Meanwhile heat Oil in a pan, add Cumin Seeds, Green Chillies and Ginger. Fry for few seconds. • Then add Onions and fry till translucent. Add Spinach and further cook for about 5 minutes. • To this add the cooked Lentils. Add some Salt and mix well. • Bring it to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. • Top it with some Lemon juice and serve hot!