Spinach Masiyal

It’s a simple and easy recipe. We can make this masiyal without adding dal also. It is a healthy and tasty recipe which goes well with rice, dosa, idli. Even you can apply while toasting the breads.

Ingredients
Chopped Spinach – 1 bunch
Oil - 1 tsp
Garlic, 3-4 cloves
Green chillies - 2
Chopped Tomato – 1 (small)
Cooked and Mashed Toor Dal – ¼ cup
Grated Coconut - 4 tsp
Salt to taste
To Temper
Oil - 1 tsp
Mustard, 1/2 tsp
Hing – a pinch
Red chillies - 2
Finely chopped Onions – 1 tsp
Method
In a kadai, add chopped spinach, garlic, green chillies and chopped tomatoes with half cup of water and cook for few minutes.

Add salt, grated coconut and sprinkle some water, mix well and cover and cook till it is done. Take care not to overcook the spinach.

Then mash it well with a masher or alternatively you can puree it coarsely in a blender.

Add the cooked and mashed toor dal into spinach. Adjust the salt as per your taste.

Now heat oil, add mustard seeds when they crack add hing, red chillies and fry for a minute and then add chopped onions and fry till the onions turn slightly golden.

Switch off the heat and add this tempering to the spinach, mix well and serve.