Pasalai keerai/Indian spinach with dhal.
To make:
thinly slice spinach (without stems)
add in a pot with 1/2 cup masoor/small orangy dhal (soaked for 20 mins),
1/4 cup grated coconut ( lightly blended/pounded),
1 chopped tomato,
1 sliced fresh red chilli,
5 sliced shallots and
enough water for gravy.

Simmer and cook till mushy.
Add
1 tsp turmeric powder,
2 sprigs sliced coriander leaves, a little asafoetida powder
and salt.

Stir, simmer for a min or 2 and remove from heat.
Optional: add some ghee or gingerly oil.
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