MOONG DAL WITH SPINACH

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This is a comforting everyday dal. My kids love this dal mixed with cooked plain rice and ghee. Spinach adds texture, fiber, and essential nutrients.

Provided by SUSMITA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups water
1 cup split yellow lentils (moong dal)
1 bunch fresh spinach, shredded
2 green chile peppers, halved lengthwise
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
salt to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
6 fresh curry leaves
2 dried red chile peppers, broken into thirds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seed
1 pinch asafoetida powder
½ teaspoon ground red pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the water, lentils, spinach, green chile peppers, ginger, turmeric, and salt in a large pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil and cook until the lentils are tender and the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Heat the oil and ghee together in small skillet; fry the curry leaves, red chile peppers, cumin seeds, mustard seed, and asafoetida powder in the mixture until the seeds begin to splutter. Stir the mixture into the lentil mixture. Sprinkle the ground red pepper over the mixture and cook another 5 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 8.2 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 17.3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 80.4 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

Ubong Ukoh
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This recipe is delicious and healthy!


Satis Das
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spinach.


Indra Lal Khawash
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, and it's so easy to make.


Shona Awan
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This moong dal with spinach recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The dal is also a good source of protein and fiber.


Alem Teklu
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I made this recipe for dinner last night, and it was a hit! The dal was creamy and flavorful, and the spinach added a nice pop of color. I served it with rice and some yogurt, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Ademiluyi Adeyinka
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spinach. The dal is creamy and flavorful, and the spinach adds a nice touch of green. I served it with rice and some yogurt, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Nwogune Christianh
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This was my first time making moong dal with spinach, and it turned out great! The dal was creamy and flavorful, and the spinach added a nice touch of color and nutrition. I will definitely be making this again.


Rose B.
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make, and the results are always delicious. The moong dal is always perfectly cooked, and the spinach adds a nice pop of flavor.


Rudy Madrigal
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The moong dal is creamy and flavorful, and the spinach adds a nice touch of green. I will definitely be making this again!


Ahmadsaqr 2012
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I've made this moong dal with spinach recipe a few times now, and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover spinach, and it's a healthy and affordable meal.


Them
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This moong dal with spinach recipe was a hit! The dal was creamy and flavorful, and the spinach added a nice pop of color and nutrition. I served it with rice and some yogurt, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.