TOOR DAL WITH BEET GREENS

Ingredients:
Toor dal – ½ cup
Beet greens – 2 cups finely chopped
Garlic – 2-3, chopped
Green chilies – 2-3 chopped
Tomato – 1 small, chopped
Mustard seeds – ¼ tsp
Cumin seeds – ¼ tsp
Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
Asafetida – a pinch
Salt

Cooking Procedure:
Wash the toor dal till the water runs clear. Add double the amount of water to the dal, salt and 1 tsp of oil and pressure cook the dal till it becomes tender. I use the presto pressure cooker in which I cook the dal for 15 mins and let it rest till the cooker is cooled completely.
In medium pot, heat 2-3 tsp of oil and add the mustard seeds. As the mustard seeds start to crackle add the cumin seeds, then the garlic and green chilies. Fry for a minute and then add the beet greens. Mix well and then add the turmeric powder, asafetida and salt. Mix well and cover the pot and let the greens cook till they become tender. Now add the cooked dal and mix well. The consistency of the dal should not be too thick or too watery. Adjust the water as required. Let the dal simmer for 7-8 mins. Serve the dal with 1 tsp of ghee. This dal taste very good with naan and amazing with rice.