Spinach with Moong Dal
Yield
6 servingsPrep
10 minCook
30 minReady
40 minLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Low Carb
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | cups |
moong dal
|
* |
| 1 | pound |
spinach
chopped, frozen, defrosted |
|
| 3 | each |
green chili peppers
fresh, stemmed, sliced |
*
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
tamarind
|
*
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
turmeric
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
sugar
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt
to taste |
*
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
corn oil
|
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
mustard seeds
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
fenugreek seeds
|
|
| 2 | each |
red hot chili pepper, dried
dried |
*
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
asafetida
|
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 473 | ml |
moong dal
|
* |
| 453.6 | g |
spinach
chopped, frozen, defrosted |
|
| 3 | each |
green chili peppers
fresh, stemmed, sliced |
*
|
| 15 | ml |
tamarind
|
*
|
| 5 | ml |
turmeric
|
|
| 5 | ml |
sugar
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt
to taste |
*
|
| 15 | ml |
corn oil
|
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
mustard seeds
|
|
| 5 | ml |
fenugreek seeds
|
|
| 2 | each |
red hot chili pepper, dried
dried |
*
|
| 2.5 | ml |
asafetida
|
*
|
Directions
Rinse dal thoroughly in a strainer under running water.
Put in a large saucepan with 5 cups water and bring to a boil.
Add spinach and green chiles and simmer 10 minutes.
Add tamarind, turmeric, sugar and salt.
Cook 15 to 20 minutes more.
Heat oil in a small saucepan or skillet.
When hot, lower the heat and add mustard seeds, fenugreek and dry chiles.
Cook, stirring, until mustard seeds crackle.
Stir in asafetida. Add to spinach mixture and check for salt.
Serve warm.
