Chana Dal and Spinach Curry
A hearty South Asian curry with chana dal and spinach.
Nutrition per serving
Estimated values per serving.
Ingredients
- 200 g chana dal (soaked for 2 hours)
- 150 g spinach (fresh, chopped)
- 2 medium tomato (chopped)
- 1 tsp ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 500 ml water
- 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Method
- 1
Heat coconut oil in a pot.
- 2
Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- 3
Add ginger and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- 4
Add tomatoes, turmeric, and coriander powder; cook until tomatoes soften.
- 5
Add soaked chana dal, water, and salt; bring to a boil.
- 6
Simmer for 20 minutes until dal is tender.
- 7
Stir in spinach and cook for 5 more minutes.
- 8
Garnish with cilantro and serve.
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