Spinach and Mung Dal

This is a classic dal from North India. It uses yellow split mung dal, spinach, and tomatoes, and with the yellow, green, and red, it is as attractive a dish as you might imagine. The spinach also adds interesting variety in texture.

Split mung dal, together with red lentils (masur dal), are the two legumes we try always to have stocked in our kitchen. Both are versatile, great tasting, and incredibly easy to prepare.