Dal With Spinach and Yoghurt

photo by Karen Elizabeth

- Ready In:
- 55mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
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4-6
ingredients
- 290 g channa dal
- 830 ml vegetable stock
- 6 g salt
- 1 g turmeric
- 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
- 300 g spinach, washed and chopped
- 30 g ghee
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1⁄2 teaspoon curry powder
- 2 g cumin seeds
- 4 g mustard seeds
- 2 g garam masala
- 3⁄4 cup plain yogurt
directions
- Rinse lentils and soak for 20 mins or so.
- In a large saucepan, bring stock to a boil and stir in salt, lentils, turmeric and chili powder. Cover and return to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook for 5 minutes uncovered, or until lentils are soft (time will depend on type of lentils used).
- Use a potato masher or a fork to mash the dal to get your desired consistancy; simmer for another few minutes to thicken up.
- While lentils are cooking, heat ghee and cook onion with curry powder, cumin and mustard seeds over very low head til caramelized – around 20 minutes. Combine with lentils, stir in garam masala and yoghurt.
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Reviews
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I found this when hunting for a recipe to use up some channa dal. I didn't measure ingredients (not what I do!) and it came out very tasty. Not having cooked with channa dal before, I was surprised to find that they keep their shape and texture when cooked, so if you want it to be creamy you will have to mash them a bit. Served with red rice and my favourite raita.
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This is the only meal I've ever been able to satisfy my husband without meat! Don't let the funky measurements stop you from trying this fantastic dal. I used 2 c. lentils, 900ml (1 carton) chicken broth, used about 1/5 tsp. per gram of spices, a whole bunch of spinach (it cooks way down), and about 1 tsp each olive oil and butter in place of the ghee. I loved the idea of adding yogurt but when it came to game time I got chicken and only added 1/2 cup- no need to be scared though, it was fantastic! Served with homemade chapati and there were hardly any leftovers!
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I didn't review this! I'm so sorry, I made it some time ago for friends, it was very much enjoyed and I would make it again happily! I used mostly channa dal, but didn't have quite enough, so made up the balance (about 100gr) with red lentils. I used 'fresh' frozen spinach, I tend to buy lots, clean it, chop it up and freeze it. I also guesstimated the small gram amounts, in the same fashion as Peggy, previous poster. I forgot the yoghurt ... sorry! but it was delicious, not too hot, those who prefer it spicy might want to up the spices. Thanks, BeckD!
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