Peanuts in Spinach and Dhal Curry

Method

Step 1: Wash peanuts and soak for 1/4 hour. Add enough water to cover and cook.
Step 2: Wash spinach and green gram dhal. Chop spinach finely.
Step 3: Mix together Moong dhal (green gram), 1 cup of water , little chopped onions, green chillies, palak (spinach), 1/2 quantity of ginger garlic paste. Pressure cook for a duration of 3 whistles.
Step 4: Heat oil and fry chopped onions for 5 minutes or until colour then add the remaining ginger garlic paste and fry further till golden brown
Step 5: Stir in the chopped tomatoes and fry until the oil separates from the mixture.
Step 6: Add the cooked spinach, green gram dhal mixture, peanuts and salt. Stir slowly and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 7: Remove from fire and add the garam masala powder and serve hot.
Step 8: Serve with any accompaniment of your choice.

Ingredients

  • Raw peanuts - 2 cups
  • Spinach (palak) - 2 bunches
  • Green gram dhal - 1/2 cup
  • Green chillies - 4 (slit)
  • Tomatoes - 3 (chopped)
  • Onions - 3(chopped)
  • Groundnut oil - 3 tbsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Grind together

  • Garlic - 6 flakes
  • Ginger - 1 small piece
  • Grind to powder

  • Cloves - 5
  • Cardamoms - 3
  • Cinnamon - 1/2 inch piece
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