Zomppa's Dal with Spinach
Ingredients
1 cup dry red lentils (soak for at least an hour)
1 red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons ground ginger
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons turmeric
2 tablespoons cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder or chili flakes (optional)
2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
1 bag baby spinach
3 cups water, chicken or vegetable stock
Oil
Preparation
1
In large pot, saute onions in 2 TB oil until translucent
2
Add garlic and ginger, saute for 30 seconds
3
Add turmeric for 30 seconds – do not burn
4
Add tomatoes and saute until well mixed and soft
5
Add cumin
6
Add lentils and combine well, add additional spices if so desired, constantly stir for 2-3 minutes – do not burn
7
Add water or stock. Adjust according to thickness desired (lentils will soak up liquid)
8
Salt to taste
9
Cook over medium heat until lentils are soft (about 20 minutes)
10
Add baby spinach in last 5 minutes of cooking
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About
Eating frank foods and a easy, flavorful dal recipe passed on from generations from Zomppa Tsering. http://tinyurl.com/2bu4vbm
Yield:
100 servings
Added:
Monday, January 3, 2011 - 5:36am
