Mustard Greens Dal

Mustard Greens Dal is a healthy vegetarian/vegan lentil soup. This is a great way to include these greens in your vegetarian diet. Mustard greens are great for lowering cholesterol.

Servings: 4
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup chana dal (yellow lentils)
• 3 cups mustard greens (sarson), chopped
• 2 cups tomatoes, cut into big cubes
• 1/2-inch piece ginger, finely chopped
• Salt to taste

For Seasoning

• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• Asafoetida powder (hing), a pinch
• Turmeric powder, a pinch
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai)
• 2 red chillies, broken into a few pieces
• 1/2-3/4 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tbsp cilantro (coriander leaves), chopped

Preparation

1. Cook the chana dal in the pressure cooker with 1 1/4 cups water for 3-4 whistles.
2. In a saucepan, boil the mustard greens and ginger with 2 cups water and salt until tender.
3. Remove from heat. Mash and add the chana dal and salt as needed.
4. Heat oil in a small pan for the seasoning. Add the asafoetida, turmeric, mustard and cumin seeds and fry until they start to pop. Add the red chillies and fry for a second. Add the red chilli powder and cilantro and fry for a few seconds and pour over the mustard greens dal.
5. Let the dal come to a boil and remove.
6. Serve the mustard greens dal with rice or roti.

Category: Dals and Soups, Dals and Soups - No-Onion No-Garlic, Vegan Dals and Soups