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INDIAN DAHL WITH SPINACH



Indian Dahl with Spinach image

This is a very yummy, authentic dal. For variation, add coconut milk towards the end of cooking. Freezes well.

Provided by Gillian Stevens

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups red lentils
3 ½ cups water
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 pound spinach, rinsed and chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon mustard seed
1 teaspoon garam masala
½ cup coconut milk

Steps:

  • Rinse lentils and soak for 20 minutes.
  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil and stir in salt, lentils, turmeric and chili powder. Cover and return to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook 5 minutes, or until lentils are soft. Add more water if necessary.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and saute onions with cumin and mustard seeds, stirring often. Cook until onions are transparent, and then combine with lentils. Stir in garam masala and coconut milk and cook until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 18.3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 692.6 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

SPINACH AND TOMATO DAL (INDIAN LENTIL SOUP)



Spinach and Tomato Dal (Indian Lentil Soup) image

This is a basic dal (Indian lentil soup) recipe that my mom always makes. You can substitute different vegetables and greens and follow similar procedure. This is a hearty and healthy dish that leaves you satisfied without overfilling you. You can substitute spinach for other dark greens like mustard greens, kale, or swiss chard. The cook time will vary. Serve with steamed rice.

Provided by lucky

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup red lentils
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch ground turmeric
1 bunch spinach, chopped
1 large plum tomato, chopped
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
water, as needed

Steps:

  • Bring lentils and 4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook at a simmer 10 minutes. Skim off any scum that forms and continue to simmer until the lentils are tender, about 1 hour.
  • Heat the oil in a separate saucepan. Cook mustard seeds and cumin seeds in hot oil until they start to splatter, 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion, garlic, and turmeric to the seeds; cook and stir until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir spinach, tomato, and cayenne pepper into the onion mixture; cook until the spinach wilts and the tomato is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir the cooked lentils and cilantro into the spinach mixture; bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Adjust salt and water to taste and texture preferences.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 13.3 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 665.7 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

INDIAN DAHL WITH SPINACH



Indian Dahl With Spinach image

This is a very yummy, authentic dal. For variation, add coconut milk towards the end of cooking. Freezes well. From Allrecipes.com

Provided by Cheri 911

Categories     Lentil

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups red lentils
3 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 lb spinach, rinsed and chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 cup coconut milk

Steps:

  • Rinse lentils and soak for 20 minutes.
  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil and stir in salt, lentils, turmeric and chili powder. Cover and return to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook 5 minutes, or until lentils are soft. Add more water if necessary.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and saute onions with cumin and mustard seeds, stirring often. Cook until onions are transparent, and then combine with lentils. Stir in garam masala and coconut milk and cook until heated through.

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