Spinach with Moong Dal Recipe

Name: Spinach with Moong Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 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; 1/2 teaspoon asafetida

Servings: persons

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
1/2 teaspoon asafetida

1
Rinse dal thoroughly in a strainer under running water.
2
Put in a large saucepan with 5 cups water and bring to a boil.
3
Add spinach and green chiles and simmer 10 minutes.
4
Add tamarind, turmeric, sugar and salt.
5
Cook 15 to 20 minutes more.
6
Heat oil in a small saucepan or skillet.
7
When hot, lower the heat and add mustard seeds, fenugreek and dry chiles.
8
Cook, stirring, until mustard seeds crackle.
9
Stir in asafetida.
10
Add to spinach mixture and check for salt.
11
Serve warm.

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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: 2 cups moong dal, 1 pound spinach chopped, frozen, defrosted, 3 each green chili peppers fresh, stemmed, sliced, 1 tablespoon tamarind, and more.

Yes, Spinach with Moong Dal 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 Moong Dal

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