Vendhaya Keerai Paruppu ~ Nimi

This dish is pretty much just the spinach and lentils along with some warm Indian spices and some chili heat.This dish is pretty simple to make though it does require a bit of time to cook the lentils.This is another simple way of making this dish with this spinach which i learnt it from my friend nimi.This is definitely another great way to enjoy some spinach.Try it and enjoy it ...

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Moong dhal- 1cup
2.Vendhaya keerai/Methi leaves - 1bunch(remove the leaves)
3.Tomato - 1(chopped)
4.Onions - 1(chopped)
5.Chilli powder- 2tbs
6.Salt-as per taste
7.Tamarind - 2inch
8.Oil
9.Seasoning-1tbs(mustard,cumin and red chilli)

UTENSIL:
Deep bottomed pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• First boil the dhal with a pinch of turmeric powder and a spoon of oil in the vessel untill cooked and mash it with the masher
• In that boiled dhal add spinach,tomato,onions,chilli powder,salt,tamarind and little water and cook it for for 10mins or untill the spinach is cooked well
• Finally do the seasoning with mustard seeds,red chilly and cumin seeds and mix it well.

GOES WELL WITH:
   Plain rice