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Dal Shorba (Punjab)

Ingredients:
Serves: 4-5
1 cup masoor dal
3 onions, sliced
4 cloves crushed garlic
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder (optional)
3 teaspoons curry powder
3 tomatoes, cut into big pieces

6 tablespoons chopped spinach leaves
1 tablespoon oil
salt and lime juice to taste
Method:
Heat the oil in a pot and fry the onions for a few seconds.
Add the crushed garlic, chilli and curry powders. Fry again for a few seconds. Add 6 teacups of water, the tomatoes and washed masoor dal and cook in a pressure cooker.
When cooked, blend in a blender.
Boil for 15 minutes. Add salt.
Just before serving, add the spinach and boil for a few seconds. Serve hot with a slice of lemon.