Spinach Dhal Recipe

Name: Spinach Dhal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup split peas; ½ cup yellow split peas; 2 ½ cups water; 2 cups finely chopped fresh spinach (or 1/3 of a 10 oz package of frozen chopped spinach, thawed); ½ cup grated unsweetened coconut; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ cup water (or more as needed); ½ teaspoon mustard seeds; 2 dried red peppers; 10 curry leaves (or 2 bay leaves); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Servings: persons

½ cup split peas
½ cup yellow split peas
2 ½ cups water
2 cups finely chopped fresh spinach (or 1/3 of a 10 oz package of frozen chopped spinach, thawed)
½ cup grated unsweetened coconut
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon cayenne
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup water (or more as needed)
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
2 dried red peppers
10 curry leaves (or 2 bay leaves)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1
Add split peas and 2 1/2 cups water to a 3-quart saucepan; bring to a boil.
2
Turn heat down, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes; do not stir.
3
If bubbles begin to spill over, remove cover until bubbles subside.
4
When peas are completely tender, mash them, add spinach, and bring back to a simmer.
5
Add coconut, garlic, cumin, cayenne, and salt.
6
Simmer for 20 minutes.
7
Add water as needed to maintain the consistency of a moderately thick soup.
8
After 20 minutes, remove from heat.
9
In a small covered skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil, mustard seeds, dried red peppers, and curry leaves until mustard seeds begin to pop.
10
Mix skillet contents into peas and serve over rice.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup split peas, ½ cup yellow split peas, 2 ½ cups water, 2 cups finely chopped fresh spinach (or 1/3 of a 10 oz package of frozen chopped spinach, thawed), and more.

Yes, Spinach Dhal 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 Dhal

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