1 bunch beetroot leaves(remove the beetroots)
1/2 cup toor dal,washed and soaked in water for 1 hour
4 garlic cloves,minced
2 green chilies,slit
7-8 curry leaves
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp coriander cumin powder
1 tbsp sambar masala
salt to taste
1 tbsp ghee
1/2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp hing
Ingredients for garnishing(optional)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
What you need to do
- Wash the beetroot leaves.Separate the stems.Trim off the edges of the stems and chop the leaves and stems finely.
- In a pressure cooker,add toor dal,beetroot leaves and stems,1 1/2 cup water,1/4 tsp turmeric,1/8 tsp hing,oil,and green chilies.Pressure cook for 4 whistles.
- Once the pressure cooker cools,open the lid and blend the dal well with a whisk or hand blender.
- In a pot,heat ghee.When hot add mustard seeds,hing,curry leaves,red chili powder,turmeric,coriander-cumin powder,sambar masala,garlic,and salt.
- Saute for 30 secs.Add the cooked dal and 1/2 cup of water.
- Cook the dal on simmer for 10 mins.
- Turn off the heat.
- Garnish with lemon juice and cilantro.Set aside for 5 mins before serving with steaming hot rice.
