Foodin lentils and organic spices are the perfect base for a delicious dal. Serve the dal with spiced cooked spinach, Foodin Rice Mix – a nourishing, nutty flavored mix of red and black rice.
INGREDIENTS
Lentil dal
2 dl Foodin red lentils
1 tbsp Foodin Extra Virgin olive oil or Foodin ghee
Small onion or half of a big onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, diced
1 small green chili, chopped
2 tomatoes, cubed
2 tsp coriander powder
2 tsp Foodin cumin powder
2 tsp Foodin turmeric powder
1 tsp Foodin salt
6 dl water
Sag – spiced spinach
1 tbsp Foodin Extra Virgin olive oil or Foodin ghee
Half a small onion, diced
1 garlic clove, diced
1 tsp Foodin ginger powder
1 tsp Foodin cumin powder
1 tsp Foodin mild Curry powder
1/8 tsp Foodin chili powder
About 60 g ready to use baby spinach
1/4 tsp Foodin salt
Foodin Rice Mix
2 dl Foodin Rice Mix
RECIPE
Lentil dal
Rinse and drain the lentils according to package instructions.
Warm the oil or ghee in a pan and sautee the onion. Add the diced garlic, chili, tomatoes and spices. Stir on medium-low heat for a few minutes. Add the lentils, salt and water and let simmer on low heat for 20 minutes or until the lentils are cooked.
Sag – spiced spinach
Sautee the onions in oil or ghee for a few minutes. Add the garlic and spices. Stir for a few minutes on medium-low heat. Add the spinach and mix for a few minutes until the spinach has wilted a little.
Foodin Rice Mix
Cook Foodin Rice Mix according to package instructions with a little salt or vegetable broth.
Serve the dal and sag with cooked rice, naan bread and mango chutney. You can also add hearty Tarkari vegetable curry to the meal.