Spinach Dal, Andrah Pradesh Style

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Ingredients:


2/3 cup	Masoor dal (red lentils)
1/4 tsp	Turmeric
1/8 tsp	Asafetida
1	Saute medium of choice
	[sks]
2	Dried red chilies, chopped
1/2 tsp	Black mustard seeds
1/2 tsp	Cumin seeds
2/3 cup	Chopped red onion
8	Cloves garlic, cut
	Into_1/4"_slivers
6	Green chilies, halved &
	Seeded
1 lrg	Tomato, cut into 16 wedges
2 cup	Spinach, packed & trimmed
1	Salt to taste
40 ml	Cilantro
1/8 tsp	Nutmeg

Method:

Wash the dal. In a large non-stick saucepan add the dal, turmeric, asafetida, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, partially covered for 20-25 minutes, until the dal is cooked to a thick puree. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Remove from heat.

Heat saute medium in a non-stick skillet or wok. Add dried red chilies and stir until they turn light brown. Add mustard seeds, stir until they crackle. Add cumin. Stir. Add onions, saute until translucent, 1-2 minutes. Add garlic and green chilies and stir until onion turns light brown, 2-3 minutes. Add tomato, stir until the skin curls. Add dal and 1-1/2 cups water. Stir, boil and cook for 4-5 minutes until it is a medium soupy consistency. Add spinach, cook for 2 minutes, stirring. Add salt, sprinkle with cilantro and nutmeg.

recipe for spinich. Very Simple.

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