Daal Saag
Escape to the vibrant flavors of India with this comforting and nutritious Moong Daal recipe. The creamy yellow split lentils are simmered until soft and infused with a fragrant blend of spices like mustard seeds, turmeric, and cumin. Fresh ginger, green chillies, and curry leaves add a beautiful depth of flavor, while spinach and spring onions bring a pop of color and freshness to this wholesome dish. Perfect for a nourishing meal that will transport your taste buds to exotic lands.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 225g/8oz moong daal (yellow split lentils
- 750ml/1pt 7fl oz water
- 2-3 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil
- 1 tsp black mustard seeds
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp asafoetida or fennel seeds
- 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 green chillies, de-seeded and chopped
- 8 curry leaves
- 100g/3½ oz spinach
- 2 spring onions
Instructions
- Put the daal in a heavy-based saucepan, pour in 750ml/1pt 7fl oz water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat then simmer for about one hour, or until the lentils are really soft.
- Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the mustard seeds, turmeric, cumin, asafoetida or fennel seeds, ginger, chillies and curry leaves and fry for 2-3 minutes.
- when the daal is cooked add to the pan and stir in the spinach and spring onions.
- Heat for a further two minutes, season, then serve.
Cook Time
1H
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 2
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