Title: DAHL PALAK (SPINACH AND SPLIT PEAS)
Categories: Indian, Vegan, Vegetarian, Main dish
Servings: 4
1/2 c Split peas 1 tb Ginger, fresh and chopped
2 c Water 4 ea Garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 ts Turmeric 1 tb Garam Masala
1/2 ts Salt 1 tb Lemon juice
1 lb Spinach, chopped 1 pn Salt
3 tb Butter/oleo
Soak split peas in 2 cups water 1 hour.
Add turmeric and 1/2 ts salt to split peas. Boil 10 mins in same water
used to soak peas.
Add spinach and cook until most of the liquid has been absorbed and split
peas are done.
Meanwhile, heat butter/oleo in a skillet. Add ginger and garlic. Cook
until garlic is golden. Add Garam Masala (see recipe called "Garam
Masala").
Immediately add the seasoned ginger and garlic to the spinach-split pea
mixture. Add lemon juice and salt to taste and serve.
