CURRIED VEGETABLES WITH DAHL

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One of the girls in my lunch bunch made this for us. I loved it and she was kind enough to share the recipe. Adapted from Moosewood.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Stew

Time 1h26m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups red lentils
4 cups hot water
1 onion, chopped
1 fresh green chili pepper, minced
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cups diced sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon mild curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot
2 cups water
4 cups cauliflower florets
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
10 ounces fresh Baby Spinach
2 -3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt

Steps:

  • Rinse the lentils well.
  • In a saucepan, add water and lentils; cover pan and bring to a boil.
  • Lower the heat, uncover the pan, and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender.
  • In a big soup pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and minced chile; saute for several minutes.
  • Add the sweet potatoes, curry powder, cumin, and ginger; saute 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add in the 2 cups of water.
  • Add the cauliflower florets and bell peppers; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • While the vegetables are simmering, pour the lentils and their cooking liquid into the container of an electric blender and puree for 2-3 minutes, to make a smooth dahl.
  • When the cauliflower is tender, add in the spinach, lentil puree, and lemon juice.
  • Simmer just until the spinach has wilted.
  • Add salt to taste and serve.

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