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Ladakh · Dinner

Lentil and Spinach Dal

Traditional 4. Lentil and Spinach Dal recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• ¾ cup split red lentils
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 3 cups water
• ½ onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 1.5 tbsp yak butter
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro, chopped

👩‍🍳 How to make Lentil and Spinach Dal

1. Rinse lentils; drain
2. Heat butter in pot to 65°C
3. Add onion, ginger; fry 2-3 mins
4. Add lentils; stir 1 min
5. Pour water; add turmeric; bring to boil (100°C, 3 mins)
6. Reduce heat; simmer partially covered for 15-18 mins
7. Lentils should be very soft and breaking down
8. Stir in spinach; cook 3-4 mins until wilted
9. Lentils should create creamy dal
10. Season with salt
11. Serve hot (above 65°C), garnished with cilantro
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