Lurakan jo Saag

Method

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1. 1

   Soak the split green gram in water for 1 hour before starting.

2. 2

   Chop the lurakan and wash it thoroughly.

3. 3

   In a kadai, heat the ghee on a medium flame. When it is hot and melted, add the asafoetida and chopped green chillies and let them temper.

4. 4

   When the chillies start popping, add the soaked lentil and roast it for 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the chopped lurakan and ½ cup of water, cover the kadai with a lid and let it cook.

6. 6

   When the lentil is tender and the lurakan is cooked, take the kadai off the heat and blend the whole mixture to a smooth puree. Add the salt and lime juice.

7. 7

   Put the kadai on a tawa on a low flame and simmer the puree for 10 minutes. Serve hot.