Dal With Spinach And Yoghurt Recipes

INDIAN DAHL WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Rinse lentils and soak for 20 minutes.
• In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil and stir in salt, lentils, turmeric and chili powder. Cover and return to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook 5 minutes, or until lentils are soft. Add more water if necessary.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and saute onions with cumin and mustard seeds, stirring often. Cook until onions are transparent, and then combine with lentils. Stir in garam masala and coconut milk and cook until heated through.

DETOX - GREEK YOGURT CREAMED SPINACH (READY IN 5')

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a pan over high heat.
• Add onion and garlic and cook until soft and golden in color.
• Add spinach in the pan. A hadful at a time while stiring with a wooden spatula.
• Cook spinack for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Turn of heat and stir in the Greek yogurt and fresh dill.
• Serve with a few drops of freshly squeezed lemon on top.

SPINACH YOGURT "TZATZIKI" DIP

Steps:

• Chop 2 packed cups of fresh spinach.
• Place spinach in a microwave-safe dish and add 1/3 cup water.
• Microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes.
• Squeeze cooled spinach completely dry and discard liquid.
• To the spinach, mix in 1 t. salt and 1 minced garlic clove (take out the center for a milder taste!).
• Add 2 cups plain yogurt and mix until everything is well-combined.
• Enjoy as a sauce or dip for anything you like!

SPINACH DHAL WITH HARISSA YOGURT

Steps:

• Swirl the harissa through the Greek yogurt. Toast the flaked almonds in a dry frying pan until golden. Reheat the leftover lentils and stir through the spinach. Once wilted, spoon into bowls, and top with the yogurt and almonds.

SPINACH IN YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over medium heat until it shimmers. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 7 minutes. Add spinach, chile, 2 tablespoons water, and 3/4 teaspoon salt and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in yogurt.
• Heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a small heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then cook mustard seeds until they begin to pop and/or turn gray, then add cumin seeds and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until cumin seeds brown, about 30 seconds more. Add curry leaves (if using), covering skillet immediately for a few seconds, then stir spice mixture into spinach mixture. Season with salt. Serve warm.

DAL WITH SPINACH AND YOGHURT

Steps:

• Rinse lentils and soak for 20 mins or so.
• In a large saucepan, bring stock to a boil and stir in salt, lentils, turmeric and chili powder. Cover and return to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook for 5 minutes uncovered, or until lentils are soft (time will depend on type of lentils used).
• Use a potato masher or a fork to mash the dal to get your desired consistancy; simmer for another few minutes to thicken up.
• While lentils are cooking, heat ghee and cook onion with curry powder, cumin and mustard seeds over very low head til caramelized - around 20 minutes. Combine with lentils, stir in garam masala and yoghurt.

DAHI DAL (YOGURT LENTIL CURRY WITH SPINACH)

Steps:

• Put the moong dal in a pan with the measured boiling water, salt, turmeric and ginger. Bring to the boil, then cover and cook over a low to medium heat for 10 minutes. Add the spinach, cover again and cook for another 5 minutes until the lentils are soft and the spinach has wilted.
• Meanwhile, heat the ghee in a frying pan, add the onions and cook over a low to medium heat for 10 minutes until golden, then stir in the chile powder. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Once the lentils are ready, blitz to a purée with a hand blender or in a blender or food processor. Return to the pan, if necessary, and bring to the boil. Then take off the heat, add the yogurt and mix well. Transfer the dal to a serving bowl, top with the fried onions and serve.