Dal Palak

Spinach is rich in iron and vitamins and lentils are rich in proteins. Dal spinach is very nutritious dish for baby.


RECIPE :


Ingredients :
Moong dal/ toor dal - 1/2 cup
Spinach - 1 cup (Chopped in small pieces)
Tomato - 1 small (Peeled and chopped)
Garlic - 2-3 cloves (Chopped)
Cumin seed - 1/4 tbsp
Hing - a pinch
Turmeric powder - a pinch or two
Oil - 1 tbsp
Salt
Jaggery - 1 tbsp (Optional)
Kokam / tamarind - 1 small piece (Optional)

Method :
1. Pressure cook dal and spinach.
2.  Heat oil in pan, crackle the cumin seed and add hing, turmeric powder and garlic..
4. Add tomato and cook until gets mushy.
5. Add whisked dal and spinach mixture. Add extra water as per your need. Add salt. Allow it to boil for few minutes.
6. Add tamarind/ kokam and Jaggery. Boil for minute.
7. Serve this dal palak with soft rice.

Tips :
1. For elder child, you can add peanuts in dal before pressure cooking the dal.
2. You can add a piece of green chilli if your kid started to eat spices.