- Shred spinach leaves and transfer on a plate. Heat ghee in a deep non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds and when they change colour, add garlic and ginger and sauté for 30 seconds. Add green chillies and broken dried red chillies and sauté for 30 seconds. Add asafoetida and onion and sauté till onion turns golden brown. Add tomato and sauté till soft and pulpy. Add turmeric powder and chilli powder and mix well. Add shredded spinach leaves and mix. Add cooked split pigeon peas and mix. Add 1 cup water and mix well. Add salt, mix and cook for 2-3 minutes. Switch off heat, add lemon juice and mix well. Serve hot garnished with coriander sprigs.