1 c. split and shelled Pidgeon peas
1/4 c. split and shelled brown lentils
1/4 c. split and shelled chick peas
2 med. sized tomatoes
1/2 tsp. ginger, grated
1/4 cloves
1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. garlic, finely chopped
1 potato, chopped
1 sm. eggplant, chopped
1 c. spinach chopped fine
2 onions, chopped finely
1 tsp. turmeric powder
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. salt (approximately, add to your taste)

Wash all peas and lentils and put aside. In a pot, put 5 to 6 cups of water and add all vegetables, onions, garlic, and mix in peas and lentils and cook for 45 to 50 minutes. When the lentils and vegetables are cooked, using an electric hand mixer; mix everything until well blended. Place mixture on stove on medium heat and add all spices and lemon juice and season to taste. Cook 10 to 12 minutes.

Dhan Shak can be eaten with bread or rice.