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6 servings
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| 6 | ounces | split peas | moong dhal or yellow |
| 2 | tablespoons | ghee (clarified butter) | heaped ghee |
| 1 | large | onion | onion fine , finely chopped |
| 1 | Fresh | green chili pepper | |
| 2 | Cinnamon | cinnamon sticks | broken up. |
| 1/2 | teaspoon | turmeric | |
| 1/2 | teaspoon | garam masala | |
| 1/4 | teaspoon | chili powder | |
| 1 | teaspoon | salt | to taste |
| 1 | teaspoon | cumin | ground |
| 2 | Ripe | tomatoes | skinned, chopped |
| 20 | ounces | water | warm water (brit pint) |
| 2 | tablespoons | vegetable oil | |
| 1/2 | teaspoon | mustard seeds | |
| 2 | cloves | garlic | peeled and minced, chopped |
| 1 | Or 2 | green chili peppers | dried hot chillies, coarsley chopped |
| 4 | ounces | spinach | frozen, or 10 oz fresh, finely chopped |
1) Wash and soak the dhal for 2 hours and drain well.
2) Melt ghee over medium heat in a non-stick pan and fry the onions, green chilli and cinnamon until onions are slightly browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
3) Add the turmeric and garam masala, stir and mix well.
4) Add the dhal, chilli powder and salt, stir and fry for 8 to 10 minutes over a low heat.
5) Add the cumin and tomato, stir and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
6) Add the water, bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7) Meanwhile, heat the oil over a medium heat and fry the mustard seeds until they pop.
8) Add the garlic and allow it to turn slightly brown.
9) Add the dried red chillies, then the spinach, stir and mix thoroughly.
Cover the pan and simmer for 5 minutes.
10) Add the spinach to the dhal, cover and cook over a low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove pan from heat.
Serve with rice, parathas/rotis.
Kebabs, tandoori chicken accompany well.
Variation.
Use chunky cauliflower florets instead of spinach - less preparation.
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 9.0g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 3.0g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium 521mg | 22% |
| Total Carbohydrate 10.0g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.0g | 12% |
| Sugars 2.0g | |
| Protein 3.0g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 7% | Vitamin C | 19% | |
| Calcium | 3% | Iron | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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This is a superb recipe. I didn't use any vinegar (didn't have any in my cupboard), and added grater ginger, brocolli, red pepper, and thickley sliced mushrooms, and WOW! Looked great and was delicious. Definately a favourite.
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