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Dal Hari Bhari
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Dal Hari Bhari

moong dal with the goodness of leafy greens.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Dal Hari Bhari, Palak Methi Dal
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup  split green gram(Moong dal)
  • 1 cup Chopped spinach leaves (palak)
  • 1 cup Chopped fenugreek leaves (methi)
  • ½ cup Chopped coriander leaves (dhaniya)
  • 1 large Chopped onion (pyaaz)
  • 1 large Chopped tomato (tamatar)
  • 1 tsp Ginger-garlic  paste (adrak lehsun paste)
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder (haldi)
  • 1 tbsp clarified butter(ghee)                                                             
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds (jeera)
  • 1 tbsp Red Chilly powder (laal mirch powder)
  • 1 tsp cumin coriander powder (dhaniya jeera powder)
  • 1 tsp garam masalaSalt as per taste (namak)

Instructions

  • Wash and soak moong dal in water for an hour.
  • Pressure cook the dal with turmeric and salt for 2 to 3 whistles and keep it aside.  
  • Heat ghee in a pan.
  • Add cumin seeds.
  • When the seeds start crackling, add the onions and saute till they turn brown and soft.
  • Add the tomatoes and cook till they turn mushy. 
  • Add the ginger-garlic paste and mix. 
  • Add the chopped palak, methi, coriander and saute for 5 minutes. 
  • Add red chilly powder, cumin coriander powder and garam masala.
  • Add the cooked dal and  mix it well.
  • Add water if necessary to get the desired consistency.
  • Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve Dal Hari Bhari with steamed rice.

Notes

In winters, when leafy greens like bathua and green garlic are abundantly available, you can include those greens too alongwith palak and methi in this dal.