2 lbs Swiss chard
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp turmeric
1 tsp coriander powder
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic flakes, minced
1 fresh red chili
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 cup red lentils, soaked for 30 minutes
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup dal stock
1 can peeled tomatoes
Salt to taste
Sufficient tomato puree to thicken

Swiss Chard Dal

1. Cut the Swiss chard into �" pieces and boil them with little water.
2. To this, add chopped green chilies, garlic and the onions. When the onions get tender, add pepper powder, cumin seeds, turmeric and coriander powder. Simmer with a lid on for 10 minutes.
3. Add water and dal stock, red lentils and simmer for a couple of minutes more.
4. Now add canned tomatoes and simmer until the lentils get soft.
5. Later add tomato puree to thicken and salt. Cook until the dal gets thickened.
6. Serve with plain rice or fried rice.