Dahl Palak (Spinach And Split Peas)

Ingredients	Quantity
Split peas	½ cup
Water	2 cups
Turmeric	¼ tsp
Salt	½ tsp
Spinach – chopped	1 pound
Butter	3 tbsp
Ginger – fresh and chopped	1 tbsp
Garlic cloves – chopped	4
Garam masala	1 tbsp
Lemon juice	1 tbsp
Salt	1 pinch

Soak split peas in 2 cups water 1 hour.

Add turmeric and 1/2 tsp salt to split peas. Boil 10 minutes in same water used to soak peas.

Add spinach and cook until most of the liquid has been absorbed and split peas are done.

Meanwhile, heat butter/oleo in a skillet. Add ginger and garlic. Cook until garlic is golden. Add Garam Masala (see recipe called "Garam Masala").

Immediately add the seasoned ginger and garlic to the spinach-split pea mixture. Add lemon juice and salt to taste and serve.