Scallion (Green Onion) Dal

SCALLION - also known as Shallots, Green Onion, Spring Onion, Hara Pyaz; has hallow green leaves, used as a vegetable and are eaten raw and cooked.  Scallions have a milder taste than other onion varieties.

Ingredients & Method

(LESS THAN 30 MINUTES MEAL)

1 bunch - chopped shallots

1/2 cup chopped spinach leaves

3 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves

1/2 cup each - toor dal & moong dal

1 tsp. turmeric powder

2 table spoon lemon or lime juice

1-2 tsps. - roasted cumin seeds, finely chopped garlic and ghee

salt, fresh green & red chilli to taste

Cook dals until tender and allow it to cool

Heat a pan, lightly roast cumin seeds.  Add turmeric powder, ghee, chilli & garlic - fry for few minutes

Add cooked dal, coriander, salt and lemon juice - simmer on low heat for few minutes

Serve hot with rice and Indian breads