Vegetarian Palak Moong Dal
Cover and let sit for a couple minutes, toss again and serve.
Recipe Summary Vegetarian Palak Moong Dal
Indian dal is a classic, soup-like vegetarian comfort food with rich and spicy flavors from cayenne, cumin, and turmeric. This recipe uses small yellow lentils called moon dal.
Ingredients | Baby Spinach Salad Recipes Indian1 ½ cups yellow lentils (moong dal)13 cups water1 tablespoon ground coriander1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root2 teaspoons ground turmeric½ teaspoon ghee2 ½ teaspoons salt1 dash red pepper flakes, or to taste (Optional)2 tablespoons ghee3 cups chopped spinach2 teaspoons cumin seed1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to tasteDirectionsRinse dal in a colander until water runs clear. Add to a large pot with water and bring to a full boil, about 5 minutes. Skim off any foam that forms, reduce heat, and add coriander, ginger, turmeric, and ghee. Boil gently for 2 hours.Season soup with salt and red pepper flakes. Remove from heat and puree using a stick blender. Add spinach and return to a gentle boil over low heat.Meanwhile, heat ghee in a small saucepan over high heat. Add cumin seeds and fry until brown, about 30 seconds. Turn off heat and immediately add cayenne pepper. Pour fried spices into the soup, cover, and let soak for about 5 minutes. Add lemon juice, stir, and serve.Info | Baby Spinach Salad Recipes Indianprep:
15 mins
cook:
2 hrs 5 mins
additional:
5 mins
total:
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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