The Paleo Recipe Book

Saturday, April 01, 2006

Indian Dal Recipes - Dal Sag

Indian Gujrati Recipe - DAL SAG ( Curry for Rice )

Ingredients :
1-1/2 cups mixed dal
1 lb (450g) spinach
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
2 tablespoons ghee
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon garam masala

Method :
1. Wash the dal and leave to soak.
2. Wash the spinach and chop finely.
3. Boil 3 cups of water and add the drained dhal, turmeric, salt and chilli.
4. Cook for 5 minutes and add the spinach.
5. Keep on a medium heat till most of the moisture has gone.
6. Meanwhile heat ghee and fry the onions, mustard seeds and cumin seeds till golden.
7. Stir into the dal and spinach with a teaspoon of garam masala.
8. Keep on a moderate heat till cooked.
9. The dish is dry, but add a little water to prevent catching.
10. Serve hot with rice.

Source : Recipe Cottage