Spinach with dahl recipe Recipe

Name: Spinach with dahl recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g (8.8oz) English spinach; 150 g (5.3oz) chana dhal, soaked in water for 4 hours; 0.75 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 tablespoon coconut oil; 1 teaspoon salt, dissolved in 60 ml (2 fl oz/ 1/4 cup) warm water; 2 cloves garlic, ground into a paste; 1 red onion, sliced; 2 -3 thin green chillies, cut in half on the diagonal; 12 cm (4 1/2 inch) piece rampe (pandanus) leaf, cut into 3 cm (1 1/4 inch) pieces; 1 sprig curry leaves, leaves picked; 250 ml (8.8fl oz) coconut cream; 1 pinch salt, to taste

Servings: persons

250 g (8.8oz) English spinach
150 g (5.3oz) chana dhal, soaked in water for 4 hours
0.75 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon salt, dissolved in 60 ml (2 fl oz/ 1/4 cup) warm water
2 cloves garlic, ground into a paste
1 red onion, sliced
2 -3 thin green chillies, cut in half on the diagonal
12 cm (4 1/2 inch) piece rampe (pandanus) leaf, cut into 3 cm (1 1/4 inch) pieces
1 sprig curry leaves, leaves picked
250 ml (8.8fl oz) coconut cream
1 pinch salt, to taste

1
Wash the spinach, then cut the stems into 2 cm ( 3/4 inch) pieces and tear the leaves into smaller pieces.
2
Drain the soaked dhal, then rinse and drain again.
3
Put the dhal, 500 ml (17 fl oz/2 cups) water and the turmeric in a saucepan and bring to the boil.
4
Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3040 minutes, or until the dhal is cooked and the water has been absorbed.
5
Set aside.
6
Heat the coconut oil in a large wok over medium heat, and add the spinach and salty water.
7
Add the garlic paste, onion, chillies, rampe and curry leaves; cook for 5 minutes, or until the onion has softened.
8
Stir in the dhal and cook for 2 minutes.
9
Pour in the coconut cream and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring regularly so the coconut cream does not split.
10
Taste and season with salt if needed.
11
Serve with pol roti.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g (8.8oz) English spinach, 150 g (5.3oz) chana dhal, soaked in water for 4 hours, 0.75 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, and more.

Yes, Spinach with dahl recipe 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 with dahl recipe

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