Keerai Masiyal (Spinach Dal curry)

Ingredients:
Moong dal 1/2 cup
Spinach  400g
Cumin seeds 1 tbsp
Green chilli 2-3
grated Coconut 4 tbsp
Red chilli 1
Urad dal 1 tsp
Mustard seeds 1 tsp
Asafoetida a pinch
Oil
Salt
Curry leaves 5

Method
Boil the moong dal,spinach  with requited salt in enough water for 3 whistles.
Mash the cooked dal and spinach in a masher or a mixer  and keep aside.
Grind together cumin seeds, green chillies and coconut with little water.
Take a pan. Add 1 tsp of oil, add mustard seeds and allow it to splatter.
Add the urad dal, red chilli, Asafoetida, curry leaves and wait till it turns light brown.
Add the mashed spinach and grinded mixture and allow it to boil for 5 minutes.
Serve hot with rice or roti