Green Fresh #PALAKDAL ki recipe

Core Ingredients½ to 1 cup lentils (toor dal, moong dal, masoor dal, or a mix) . 2-3 cups fresh palak (spinach leaves), chopped or tightly packed . 1 onion, finely chopped . 1-2 tomatoes, chopped . ¾-1 tsp ginger-garlic paste or grated ginger and minced garlic .Spices and Seasonings½ tsp turmeric powder ½-1 tsp red chili powder or 1-2 green chilies ¾ tsp cumin seeds ½-¾ tsp garam masala or coriander powder Salt to taste; optional pinch of asafoetida (hing) and kasuri methi .For Cooking and Tempering1-2 tbsp ghee or oil #hindisong #bollywood #bollywoodsongs 1-1½ cups water for cooking dal Optional: ¼ tsp sugar, lemon juice for tang