Spinach with Dal and Dried Prawn Curry

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200 g (1 cup) tur dal, washed and drained
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
5 cloves garlic, peeled
2 green finger-length chillies
1 teaspoon ghee or butter
1 litre (4 cups) water
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
2 dried red chillies, cut into pieces
3 tablespoons dried prawns, soaked for 5 minutes, drained and pounded
1 onion, peeled and sliced
500 g (1 lb) washed and finely chopped spinach
100 g (1/3 cup) tamarind pulp mixed with 250 ml (1 cup) water, stirred and strained to obtain juice
1 teaspoon salt

1. In a large saucepan, cook the tur dal, turmeric powder, garlic, chillies, ghee and water over high          heat until the dal is soft, about 30 minutes. 

2. Meanwhile, in a separate pan, heat the oil and stir-fry the mustard and fennel seeds until aromatic.      Add the dried chillies, dried prawns and onion to the spices and stir-fry until aromatic and the dried    chillies turn brown. Remove from the heat and set aside. 

3.When the dal is ready, add the spinach, tamarind juice and salt to the saucepan. Simmer until the        spinach is almost cooked, about 2 minutes. 

4.Add the fried spices to the dal and spinach and simmer for a further 2 minutes.

Serves 4 

Preparation time: 15 mins 

Cooking time: 40 mins