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Chana Dal (Yellow Lentils) With Spinach Recipe

Chana Dal (Yellow Lentils) With Spinach Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3/4 cup channa dal ( in a pinch, use canned chickpeas)
3/4 cup water
2 tbsp vegetable oil or 2 tbsp ghee
1/4 tsp black mustard seeds
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
1 onion
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp ginger (grated )
10 oz frozen spinach, thawed
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/4 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

Wash lentils and allow to soak in water at least an hour before use (I usually let mine soak overnight).
Drain the lentils, place in a large pot with enough water to cover the lentils, bring to a boil and let simmer for 20-30 minutes until the lentils have softened (you may use additional water to do this).
Cook uncovered to let the cooking liquid evaporate - but be careful not to overcook such that they become mushy.
Heat oil, add bay leaves and cinnamon, and then fry mustard seeds till they sputter, then add onion, ginger, garlic and chili and fry a further 5 minutes.
Add spinach and cook for 10 minutes or until spinach is dry and liquid has been absorbed.
Stir in the remaining spices and salt and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Finally add the lentils, stir and cook a further 5 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	739.06 Kcal (3094 kJ)
Calories from fat	213.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.74g	37%
Cholesterol	22.5mg	8%
Sodium	348.53mg	15%
Potassium	437.62mg	9%
Total Carbs	66.36g	22%
Sugars	7.49g	30%
Dietary Fiber	5.46g	22%
Protein	20.58g	41%
Vitamin C	7.4mg	12%
Vitamin A	1.1mg	36%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	229mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	346.63 Kcal (1451 kJ)
Calories from fat	100.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.13g	37%
Cholesterol	10.55mg	8%
Sodium	163.47mg	15%
Potassium	205.25mg	9%
Total Carbs	31.12g	22%
Sugars	3.51g	30%
Dietary Fiber	2.56g	22%
Protein	9.65g	41%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	36%
Iron	1.1mg	13%
Calcium	107.4mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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