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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 11 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Traditional Pakistani delicious palak daal.I got this recipe froma friend and made it and it turned out great! Ingredients:
1 cup channa dal, washed (a yellow lentil) |
5 cups water |
1/2 teaspoon turmeric |
salt |
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach |
3 garlic cloves, chopped |
1 onion, chopped |
1 tomatoes, chopped or 3 tablespoons tomato sauce |
1 teaspoon cumin seed |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
1 teaspoon green chili pepper, chopped |
4 tablespoons lemon juice |
2 teaspoons coriander powder |
1/2 teaspoon garam masala |
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder |
Directions:
1. Cook the dal in the 5 cups of water with turmeric and salt for 30 minutes.
2. Add the spinach and cook until the spinach is tender and mixed with the lentils - about 35-50 minutes.
3. * In a separate pan heat the oil, add the cumin seeds and as they pop add the onions. Brown the onions.
4. * Add the garlic, tomatoes, green chili, coriander, garam masala, red chili powder, stir 2 minutes.
5. * Add the daal and spinach and lemon juice, stir and heat through.
6. * Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with pita or chapati or basmati rice.
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