1 small bunch fresh spinach, finely chopped
1/2 cup moong dal
1 tsp rasam powder
1 tbsp grated coconut
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp ghee or butter

Spinach Kootu

1. Grind the rasam powder & grated coconut to a smooth paste and keep aside.
2. Mix spinach and moong dal together in a vessel and pressure cook for 10 minutes. After 15-20 minutes take out the spinach from cooker.
3. Heat ghee in a pan. Add the mustard seeds and let it splutter. Add the cumin seeds and fry for a minute.
4. Add the cooked spinach & dal mixture to the mustard seeds mixture. Add salt, a pinch of turmeric powder, ground paste and bring to a boil.
5. Serve hot with plain rice and pappad.
   Serves: 4-6
   Preparation time: 15-20 minutes