Steam-Sauteed Spinach Moong Dal Recipe

Name: Steam-Sauteed Spinach Moong Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup yellow moong dal (soaked in water for one hour, and drained); 1 bunch fresh spinach, finely chopped; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 green chilies, finely chopped (Indian or Thai variety); ¼ teaspoon turmeric; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon cumin; ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon peanut oil; 1 teaspoon nutmeg (optional); 1 teaspoon coconut, fresh shredded (optional); 1 tablespoon lime juice (to taste)

Servings: persons

½ cup yellow moong dal (soaked in water for one hour, and drained)
1 bunch fresh spinach, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
2 green chilies, finely chopped (Indian or Thai variety)
¼ teaspoon turmeric
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon peanut oil
1 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
1 teaspoon coconut, fresh shredded (optional)
1 tablespoon lime juice (to taste)

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Place a wide skillet on stove-top.
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Add and heat oil.
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Add and toast cumin and mustard seeds.
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When seeds start to pop, add the onions and chillies.
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Saute to brown.
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Add the yellow moong dal.
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Sprinkle two tablespoons of water.
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Mix.
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Cover with a lid and cook the dal to tender soft on medium-low heat.
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Dal should be intact, but soft to bite.
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(Takes about 10-15 minutes.
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).
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At that stage, add the turmeric, salt, nutmeg and coconut.
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Mix.
15
Add the spinach.
16
Saute on high heat until the leaves collapse.
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Sprinkle the lime juice.
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Serve hot with rice or chapati.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup yellow moong dal (soaked in water for one hour, and drained), 1 bunch fresh spinach, finely chopped, 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 green chilies, finely chopped (Indian or Thai variety), and more.

Yes, Steam-Sauteed Spinach 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.

Steam-Sauteed Spinach Moong Dal

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