Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Hariyali Kebab Toor Dal
Chef's Menu Description
Tender lentils slow-simmered with warming turmeric, finished with a sizzling tarka of golden ghee, roasted cumin, and fresh coriander.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup toor dal
- • 3 cups water
- • 2 cups spinach leaves, chopped
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 2 tbsp oil
- • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- • 2 garlic cloves, minced
- • 1 dried red chili
- • 1/2 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the toor dal with turmeric and water until soft.
2
Phase 2
Heat the oil, pop the cumin seeds and dried red chili, then fry the garlic until golden.
3
Phase 3
Add the spinach and cook 3-4 minutes until wilted.
4
Phase 4
Add the cooked dal and salt; simmer 8-10 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Serve this palak dal hot with rice or chapati.