Lentils(dal) is predominantly a major player in my kitchen. We love dals and we usually accompany it for our dinner with roti’s / phulkas. The protein in the dal helps to satisfy our hunger faster and thereby eat less. I consume these often enough to cut the amount of rice I eat per day. I cannot do without rice though, hence eating minimal works for me. Also including greens at least twice each week is another habit in my kitchen. The nutrients that it has to give is immense. Try to buy fresh greens and cook them on the same day. That way nutrients are not lost too much.

Recently on my recent grocery shopping, I came across the freshest looking Red Chard. I bought them home and thought of making a stir fry. I was not too sure if it will go well with my khasta roti, so thought of making it into a dal instead. The afternoon lunch was a joke with not so much of protein hence I thought I will make a mixed dal constituting 5 different lentils cooked together and add in the red chard along with it. It turned out to be a very satisfying meal.

Method

In a saucepan, in 1/2 tsp oil add the spices. Saute for few seconds until aromatic. Add the onions and tomatoes along with salt, stir for 1 min and then add ginger and garlic.

Add the lentils(washed with cold water until clean water runs through),

stir for few more minutes and then add about 3 cups of water (or vegetable stock) along with turmeric.

Close the lid and cook for 8-10 minutes until the lentils are almost soft.  Add the chopped chard, close the lid and cook until the greens have wilted.

Few minutes before serving, add the lemon juice,

stir well and serve warm.

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