Spinach Dal Andrah Pradesh Style

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This succulent Eastern dish has a unique spicy taste that will have you begging for a second helping.

60 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 40 minutes

960 calories per serving view nutrition facts

1 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2/3	cups	lentils	masoor dal, (red lentils)
1/4	teaspoon	turmeric
1/8	teaspoon	asafetida
1	tablespoon	ghee (clarified butter)	or ghee or butter
2	each	red chili peppers	dried, chopped
1/2	teaspoon	mustard seeds, black
1/2	teaspoon	cumin seeds
2/3	cups	red onion	chopped
8	cloves	garlic	slivered
6	each	green chili peppers	halved, seeded
1	large	tomato	cut into 16 wedges
2	cups	spinach	trimmed, packed
1	x	salt	to taste
2	tablespoons	cilantro
1/8	teaspoon	nutmeg

Directions

Wash the dal. In a large non-stick saucepan add the dal, turmeric, asafetida, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, partially covered for 20-25 minutes, until the dal is cooked to a thick puree. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Remove from heat.

Heat sauté medium in a non-stick skillet or wok. Add dried red chilies and stir until they turn light brown. Add mustard seeds, stir until they crackle. Add cumin. Stir. Add onions, sauté until translucent, 1-2 minutes. Add garlic and green chilies and stir until onion turns light brown, 2-3 minutes. Add tomato, stir until the skin curls. Add dal and 1-1/2 cups water. Stir, boil and cook for 4-5 minutes until it is a medium soupy consistency. Add spinach, cook for 2 minutes, stirring. Add salt, sprinkle with cilantro and nutmeg.

Reviews

This is delicious--spicy and very nutritious. I used a tablespoon of ghee as a saute medium (could use more if desired) and a 10-oz. package of defrosted and drained chopped spinach, which worked fine.
over 8 years ago

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 680g

Amount per Serving

Calories 960 16% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.0g	26%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	39%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 30mg	10%
Sodium 3488mg	145%
Total Carbohydrate 166.0g	55%
Dietary Fiber 61.0g	243%
Sugars 20.0g
Protein 49.0g	99%