Masoor dal Sambar with Spinach | Keerai Sambar

Simple & healthy spinach sambar recipe for rice & idli, dosa.

Ingredients:

Masoor dal / Red lentils	1 cup
Spinach, finely chopped	1 cup
Onion, medium-sized	1
Tomato, medium-sized	2
Green chilies	2
Garlic	3 cloves
Turmeric powder	½ tsp
Red chili powder	1 tsp
Sambar powder	½ tsp
For seasoning
Mustard seeds	1 tsp
Cumin seeds	1 tsp
Curry leaves	A handful
Asafoetida	A pinch
Oil	3 tsp

Method:

• Wash the masoor dal. Finely chop the spinach, onions, tomatoes, garlic, and green chilies.
• Pressure cook the masoor dal along with turmeric and the chopped spinach, onions, tomatoes, garlic, and green chilies.
• Heat oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds, allow them to splutter. Add the curry leaves and asafoetida, fry for 30 seconds.
• Add the cooked masoor dal mixture into the pan. Add red chili powder, sambar powder, and salt to the mixture along with ½ cup of water. Mix well.
• Let the sambar boil for 2-3 minutes. Turn off the heat.
• Serve hot with idli, dosa, or rice.