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Palak Daal

A Pakistani dal of lentils, spinach and tomatoes, warmed with turmeric and cumin. It's finished with cilantro.

1 hr 25 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Serves
4

Ingredients

Time
Prep 10 min · Cook 75 min · 85 min total
Difficulty
medium
  1. 1

    Cook the dal in the 5 cups of water with turmeric and salt for 30 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until the spinach is tender and mixed with the lentils - about 35-50 minutes.

  2. 2

    In a separate pan heat the oil, add the cumin seeds and as they pop add the onions. Brown the onions.

  3. 3

    Add the garlic, tomatoes, green chili, coriander, garam masala, red chili powder, stir 2 minutes.

    2 min
  4. 4

    Add the daal and spinach and lemon juice, stir and heat through. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with pita or chapati or basmati rice.

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