Indian Dahl Palak (Spinach And Split Peas)

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Indian Dahl Palak (Spinach And Split Peas)

 

1/2 cup split peas

2 cups water

1/4 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 pound spinach, chopped

3 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon ginger, fresh and chopped

4 garlic cloves, chopped

1 tablespoon garam masala

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 pinch salt

 

Soak split peas in 2 cups water 1 hour.

Add turmeric and 1/2 tsp salt to split peas. Boil 10 minutes 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. Serves 4.