Dahl Palak(Spinach & Split Peas)

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DAHL PALAK (SPINACH & SPLIT PEAS)

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Indian Vegetarian
Main Dish

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 c Split peas
2 c Water
1/4 ts Turmeric
1/2 ts Salt
1 lb Spinach, chopped
3 tb Butter/oleo
1 tb Ginger, fresh and chopped
4 Garlic cloves, chopped
1 tb Garam Masala
1 tb Lemon juice
1 pn Salt

Soak split peas in 2 cups water 1 hour.

Add turmeric and 1/2 ts salt to split peas. Boil 10
mins in same water used to soak peas.

Add spinach and cook until most of the liquid has been
absorbed and split peas are done.

Meanwhile, heat butter/oleo in a skillet. Add ginger
and garlic. Cook until garlic is golden. Add Garam
Masala (see recipe called "Garam Masala").

Immediately add the seasoned ginger and garlic to the
spinach-split pea mixture. Add lemon juice and salt
to taste and serve.



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