Palakoora pappu or Indian spinach gravy

Quick, easy and tasty approach to make palakoora pappu or spinach thavve

Ingredients -

1. Frozen spinach 2 cups ( washed and ready to use)
2. Toor dal / khandhi pappu - 3/4 cup
3. Onion - 1/2 chopped
4. Green chillies - 2 or 3 depending on spice level (finely chopped)
5. Tamarind paste - 1 tablespoon
6. Ginger - 1/2 inch finely chopped
7. Garlic cloves - 2 finely chopped
8. Cilantro - 1/4 bunch
9. Red chilli powder - 1/2 teaspoon
10. Salt as needed
11. Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
12. Ghee - 2 tablespoons
13. Asofaetida - pinch
14. Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
15. Cumin/Jeera - 1 teaspoon
16. Curry leaves - 6
17. Water - 2 cups

Method -

1. Clean toor dal thoroughly with water.
2. In a pressure cooker, add toor dal, water, spinach, onions, green chillies, ginger,galic,tamarind paste,turmeric, salt,red chilli powder and cilantro. Mix well and add 2 drops of ghee before the lid is closed.
3. Place the cooker on the stove and cook for 3 whistles.
4. Once the steam has evaporated, add the seasoning.
5. For seasoning, heat the ghee, add asofaetida,mustard,cumin,curry leaves and as they splutter, add the seasoning to the pappu in the cooker.

Enjoy the quick and easy pappu with rice or roti !