Kale Pappu - Kale with lentils (Kale Dal)

After a looong hiatus, I am planning on reviving the blog with Kale Dal.

Nutrition rich kale combined with protein rich dal is both healthy and delicious.

Ingredients
1 cup toor dal

3 tightly packed cups of chopped kale

½ a small onion chopped thin and long

2 – 3 green chilies slit (adjust to taste)

3 tsp oil

Juice of one lime

¼ tsp Turmeric

¼ tsp red chili powder (optional)

Salt to taste

Seasoning

½ tsp mustard

½ tsp cumin

1 red chili broken

Pinch of asafetida

1 spring curry leaves

Cook dal in pressure cooker

Heat oil in a large pan, add seasoning followed by onions and green chilies and sauté.

When onions are half done add kale and sauté till it wilts.

Add turmeric, red chili powder and salt.

Add the cooked dal, add water to get it to stew consistency.

Cook until the dal and kale blended well together.

Add lemon juice after you remove dal from heat.

Cooking time of kale can be adjusted to your choice. I do not like to over cook onions and kale. It gives a nice texture to the dish.

Enjoy it with hot rice and ghee. For a carb free meal try adding little more water while cooking and eat it as a soup.