Cumin is widely used in Indian cooking, and it’s one of the
main ingredients in allspice. This grayish brown seed has a strong heavy odor,
and a bitter taste. Cumin is also known for its medicinal benefits. It helps to
promote digestion by stimulating gastric juices, and it’s often used to treat
colds, sore throats, and various types of stomach problems.
If you’ve got some cumin in your spice collection and you’d
like to put it to good use, check out this recipe for Mung Dal with Spinach
Mung Dal with Spinach
This
recipe is packed with protein and vitamins. It is quick, easy and tasty. It is
eaten with Roti and Rice.
Cooking Preparation Time: 30 Minutes
Cooking Difficulty Level: Medium
Recipe Type: Vegan & Gluten Free
Serves: 3-4
Cooking Preparation Time: 30 Minutes
Cooking Difficulty Level: Medium
Recipe Type: Vegan & Gluten Free
Serves: 3-4
Ingredients:
1
|
Cup
|
Mung Dal
|
3
|
Cups
|
Water
|
1/2
|
Tsp
|
Cumin Seeds
|
1
|
Tbsp
|
Coriander Cumin
Powder
|
1/2
|
Tsp
|
Astofedia
|
1/2
|
Tsp
|
Turmeric
|
1
|
Tbsp
|
Oil
|
1
|
Medium
|
Tomato, cut &
cubed
|
1
|
Small
|
Green Chili
|
Salt to taste
|
||
Lemon Juice
|
||
Cilantro to garnish
|
||
1
|
Bunch
|
Spinach, washed
& chopped finely
|
2
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Shallots or Fresh
Garlic
|
|
1
|
Small
|
Piece of Fresh
Ginger or Ginger Powder
|
1
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Small
|
Onion, cut & cubed
|
How to Prepare:
1.
Wash split mung beans
(Dal) thoroughly. Set aside to soak for about an hour.
2.
Once soaked, add beans
to three cups of water in a pan. Bring to a boil on high heat and let it simmer
on low heat for 15 minutes.
3.
In a separate pan,
heat the oil. Add astofedia, cumin seeds, onion, chopped garlic and
spices.
4.
Then add the chopped
spinach, salt, ginger, chili, coriander and cumin powder and fry for 4-5
minutes.
5.
Add tomato and lemon
juice. Mix the boiled Dal with fried spinach mixture in the pan.
6.
Let it simmer for few
more minutes.
7.
Garnish with cilantro
and serve it hot.
8.
It works very well as
soup or curry with rice. Enjoy!
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