THOTAKURA PESARA PAPPU EGURU (AMARANTH LEAVES WITH MOONG DAL)

Ingredients:
Amaranth leaves - 250 gms (chopped0
Moong dal -2 tbsp (soaked)
Onion -1 (chopped)
Green chillies - 4 (chopped)
Salt to taste
Chilli powder - 1tsp
Turmeric - 1/4 tsp
Red chilli - 1
Channa dal - 1 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
Oil - 1 tbsp

Method:

• Heat oil in a pan; add red chilli, channa dal, cumin & mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.
• Add green chillies and onion; cook till onions are soft.
• Add amaranth leaves, stir fry for 2-3 minutes then cover and cook in low flame for 4-5 minutes.
• Add soaked moong dal and cook till dal is almost done.
• Then add salt, turmeric, chilli powder and cook cook another 5 minutes in low flame. 
• Serve with rice.