Spinach Dal, Andrah Pradesh-Style Recipe

Name: Spinach Dal, Andrah Pradesh-Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup masoor dal (red lentils); 1/4 tsp. turmeric; 1/8 tsp. asafetida; Saute md. of choice; 2 dried red chilies, chopped; 1/2 tsp. black mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds; 2/3 cup chopped red onion; 8 cloves garlic, cut into 1/4-inch slivers; 6 green chilies, halved and seeded; 1 lg. tomato, cut into 16 wedges; 2 cups spinach, packed and trimmed; Salt, to taste; 2 tbsp. cilantro; 1/8 tsp. nutmeg

Servings: persons

2/3 cup masoor dal (red lentils)
1/4 tsp. turmeric
1/8 tsp. asafetida
Saute md. of choice
2 dried red chilies, chopped
1/2 tsp. black mustard seeds
1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
2/3 cup chopped red onion
8 cloves garlic, cut into 1/4-inch slivers
6 green chilies, halved and seeded
1 lg. tomato, cut into 16 wedges
2 cups spinach, packed and trimmed
Salt, to taste
2 tbsp. cilantro
1/8 tsp. nutmeg

1
Wash the dal.
2
In a large non-stick saucepan add the dal, turmeric, asafetida and 2 cups water.
3
Bring to a boil, stirring often.
4
Reduce the heat to low and simmer partially covered for 20 to 25 minutes, until the dal is cooked to a thick puree.
5
Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
6
Remove from heat.
7
Heat saute medium in a non-stick skillet or wok.
8
Add dried red chilies and stir until they turn light brown.
9
Add mustard seeds; stir until they crackle.
10
Add cumin.
11
Stir.
12
Add onions; saute until translucent, 1 to 2 minutes.
13
Add garlic and green chilies and stir until onion turns light brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
14
Add tomato; stir until the skin curls.
15
Add dal and 1-1/2 cups water.
16
Stir, boil and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until it is a medium soupy consistency.
17
Add spinach; cook for 2 minutes, stirring.
18
Add salt, sprinkle with cilantro and nutmeg.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup masoor dal (red lentils), 1/4 tsp. turmeric, 1/8 tsp. asafetida, Saute md. of choice, and more.

Yes, Spinach Dal, Andrah Pradesh-Style falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spinach Dal, Andrah Pradesh-Style

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