Lentils With Spinach(Palak Dal)

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Lentils With Spinach (Palak Dal)

Recipe By : Indian Cooking, Khalid Aziz
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :1:00
Categories : Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 Lb Red Split Lentils
1/2 Pt Water
1/2 Lb Frozen Spinach (Or)
1 Lb Fresh Spinach
1 Med Onion
1 Clove Garlic
1 Tsp Ground Ginger
1 Tsp Chili Powder
1 Tsp Salt
2 Tbsp Plain Yogurt

Wash the lentils well and place in a heavy saucepan. Cover with the water.
Meanwhile, if using frozen spinach, remove from the freezer and allow the
block to begin to thaw. If using fresh spinach, wash well and chop finely.
Peel the onion and garlic and coarsely slice them. Add to the lentils.
Cover and bring to the boil, then add the ginger, chili powder and the salt
and simmer gently.

Cover the saucepan and allow to simmer until the lentils break down and
turn into soup. Once this has been achieved, boil off any excess water so
that quite a thick sauce is made. Add the spinach. If this is not totally
thawed out by now do not worry, continue to cook until the spinach is
thawed and totally mixed in with the lentils. Finally, add the yogurt and
stir well in. Cook for a further 3 minutes and serve.


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