cheera parippu thoran

palak and toor dal stir fry

A perfect combo, which can be served with rice or chappathi.

Palak/Spinach – 2 bunch(chopped)
Toor dal- ½ cup
Turmeric powder-1/8 tsp
Garlic –3 to 4 pods
Green chillies- 2
Shallot (Small onion) - 5
Hing (kayam)- a pinch(optional)
Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
Dry red chillies- 1 (break in to 2)
Curry leaves- 1 sprig
Coconut grated- ½ cup
Salt to taste

Pressure cook toor dal with turmeric powder.It should not be mushy
Heat oil,add mustard seeds,after it splutters add dry red chillies.
When the color changes add small onion, garlic ,curry leaves &green chillies . sauté till raw smell goes.
You can add a pinch of hing (kayam / asafoetida) at this stage.(Optional)
Now add palak and salt .stir well for few minutes.
Add grated coconut and dal and stir well till its dry.