Zomppa's Dal with Spinach
By: Zomppa
Published: Monday, January 3, 2011 - 5:36am

Ingredients




1 cup dry red lentils (soak for at least an hour)
1 red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons ground ginger
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons turmeric
2 tablespoons cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder or chili flakes (optional)
2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
1 bag baby spinach
3 cups water, chicken or vegetable stock
Oil

Preparation

1 In large pot, saute onions in 2 TB oil until translucent 2 Add garlic and ginger, saute for 30 seconds 3 Add turmeric for 30 seconds – do not burn 4 Add tomatoes and saute until well mixed and soft 5 Add cumin 6 Add lentils and combine well, add additional spices if so desired, constantly stir for 2-3 minutes – do not burn 7 Add water or stock. Adjust according to thickness desired (lentils will soak up liquid) 8 Salt to taste 9 Cook over medium heat until lentils are soft (about 20 minutes) 10 Add baby spinach in last 5 minutes of cooking

About


Eating frank foods and a easy, flavorful dal recipe passed on from generations from Zomppa Tsering. http://tinyurl.com/2bu4vbm