Wash the spinach, drain well and steam for 5 minutes untill barely cooked. Chop roughly.
Heat the ghee/oil in a frying pan , add pinch of cumin and saute garlic gently , fry the onion and ginger for 2-3 minutes.
Add the drained dal and continue frying for 2-3 minutes. Pour on 300ml water bring to the boil, cover and cook until the dal is tender.
Add chopped spinach , salt to taste and spicy green chilies (If you like the taste you can put garam masala powder and red chili powder if you want more spicy.) Cook them for 5 minutes on medium flame.
Add coconut milk cook for 2 minutes and switch off the stove.