INDIAN DAHL WITH SPINACH

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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

Badru Kafrica
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This dahl was easy to make and very flavorful. I used red lentils instead of yellow lentils and it turned out great. I also added a bit of chopped tomato and onion to the pot. I will definitely be making this again!


amber bucher
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dahl. The flavors were complex and the spinach gave it a nice texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy vegetarian dish.


Shakiela Bhatta
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This dahl was delicious! I made it for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the flavors and the spinach added a nice touch of freshness. I will definitely be making this again.


Danko Isaac
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I've made this dahl several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love that it's a healthy and vegetarian dish that the whole family can enjoy.


Nicholas Cardinale
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This dahl was easy to make and very flavorful. I used red lentils instead of yellow lentils and it turned out great. I also added a bit of chopped tomato and onion to the pot. I will definitely be making this again!


Tanisha Jerin Tania
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dahl. The flavors were complex and the spinach gave it a nice texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy vegetarian dish.


kaler sangbad
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This dahl was delicious! I made it for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the flavors and the spinach added a nice touch of freshness. I will definitely be making this again.


Rohuallah Taaban
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I've made this dahl several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love that it's a healthy and vegetarian dish that the whole family can enjoy.


Tenzin Nima
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This dahl was easy to make and very flavorful. I used red lentils instead of yellow lentils and it turned out great. I also added a bit of chopped tomato and onion to the pot. I will definitely be making this again!


its douuua
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dahl. The flavors were complex and the spinach gave it a nice texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy vegetarian dish.


Favour Marvelling
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This dahl was delicious! I made it for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the flavors and the spinach added a nice touch of freshness. I will definitely be making this again.


Babu Raja
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I've made this dahl several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love that it's a healthy and vegetarian dish that the whole family can enjoy.


Luis Luna
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This dahl was easy to make and very flavorful. I used red lentils instead of yellow lentils and it turned out great. I also added a bit of chopped tomato and onion to the pot. I will definitely be making this again!


Kumar Pirkash
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dahl. The flavors were complex and the spinach gave it a nice texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy vegetarian dish.


ahmed fageh
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This dahl was delicious! I made it for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the flavors and the spinach added a nice touch of freshness. I will definitely be making this again.


rayaan cabdalle
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I've made this dahl several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love that it's a healthy and vegetarian dish that the whole family can enjoy.


Infinix S5
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This dahl was easy to make and very flavorful. I used red lentils instead of yellow lentils and it turned out great. I also added a bit of chopped tomato and onion to the pot. I will definitely be making this again!


Lucario YT
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I'm not a huge fan of Indian food, but this dahl was really good. The spices were well-balanced and the spinach gave it a nice flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy vegetarian dish.


Ahmed Mk
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This dahl was absolutely delicious! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect and the spinach added a nice touch of freshness. I will definitely be making this again.


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