Beet Greens Dal (Curry)

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Dal /Lentils curry is always a comfort food in many Indian homes.Not only the comfort part,its healthy  & nutritious  to have a bowl of dal everyday.Even infants are introduced cooked dal water ,cooker rice water(kanji) as it has lot of nutrition in it in the initial phase of weaning.My family too has an inclination to all varieties of dal. And, am very fond of adding greens to dal,a perfect way to sneak in greens in kids meal which otherwise is a big 'NO'.I usually use spinach ,beet  greens and spring onions with dal.So,here is the recipe with beet greens ,Enjoy!!


Ingredients
masoor dal(split) 3/4 cup(refer notes)
beet greens a small bunch
turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
chilly powder 1 tsp
asafoetida a pinch
salt
for tempering
oil 2 tsp
mustard seeds 1 tsp
red dry chillies 2-3
curry leaves few


Method
-Wash and chop the beet greens and keep aside.
-Wash the dal,and add it to the pressure cooker with enough water.Add the beet greens,turmeric powder,chilly powder,asafoetida & salt.
-Pressure cook for 2 whistles.Release pressure and then mash the dal with the back of the spoon/laddle.Adjust salt.
-Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.
-Fry the curry leaves,red dry chillies.
-Add to the dal,Serve warm with rice/chapathis !!!

Servings~ 3 adults


NOTES
* You can use any variety of dals/lentils like split moong/masoor/ tuvar dal.