Dal Palak

Ingredients

• 2 tsps oil or ghee
• 1 tsp jeera seeds
• pinch of hing (asafoetida)
• 1 tsp garam masala powder (optional)
• 1 wedge lemon
• 2 cups finely chopped palak (spinach)
• 1.5 cups masoor dal
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 green chillies, coarsely chopped (optional)
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 2 pods garlic, crushed
• salt to taste
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp haldi powder