Pappu Palakura /Dhal-spinach

I'm very fond of all andhra dishes,especially this is my most favorite.After tasting this in Nandhini Palace(bangalore),i tried so many times at home,but cudnt get that mesmerizing taste yet :( So i should say,this is my style of paruppu-keerai kadaisal(Pappu palakura)...if anyone knows that particular secret recipe,pls pls let me know :-)

Ingredients:

1.Palak/Spinach..........1 bunch

2.Thoor Dhal...........1 cup

3.Moong dhal...........1/4 cup

4.Green chillies..........4

5.Garlic cloves.........10

6.Onion(big,chopped)..........1/2 cup

7.Salt to taste

8.Tomato.....1 (chopped)

9.Turmeric powder.......1/2 tbsp

10.Mustard seeds n cumin............1 tbsp

11.Sambar powder...........1/2 tbsp

Procedure:

1.Soak the dhals together for 30 minutes.

2.Wash the spinach well and chop it.

3.Take a pressure pan,heat oil splutter mustard seeds and cumin,later fry onion,garlic and green chilies.

4.Now add the chopped tomatoes turmeric powder,sambar powder and salt.

5.Then comes in the chopped spinach and dhal,add sufficient water.(Say for 1 cup of dhal ,2 cups of water)

6.Close the pressure cooker and wait for 3 to 4 whistles.

7.Once it is done,mash it well and transfer it to a serving bowl.

Serve hot with rice and melted ghee.Any veggie fry or simply papad is the perfect combination for this!!