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  • 4servings
  • 10minutes

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Nutrition Info . . .

NutrientsLipids
VitaminsA, B2, E
MineralsManganese, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Sulfur, Phosphorus, Cobalt, Molybdenum

Ingredients Jump to Instructions ↓

  1. 6 garlic cloves , peeled

  2. 2 fresh very hot Green Chiles (Thai, Hot Serrano, Green Habenero)

  3. 2 inch piece of fresh gingerroot , peeled

  4. 3 Tbls olive oil

  5. 1 Tsp cumin seeds

  6. 12 cardamom pods

  7. 1 1/2 Tsp mild curry powder

  8. 1 16oz can Green or brown lentils , drained (or 14 oz dried lentils cooked and drained.)

  9. 2/3 cup water

  10. 1/2 lb fresh baby spinach leaves

  11. 1/2 bunch cilantro leaves

  12. Plain yoghurt

Instructions Jump to Ingredients ↑

  1. Put the Garlic, Chiles, and Gingerroot in a blender and pulse to a smooth paste.

  2. Heat the Olive Oil in a heavy pan over medium heat. Cook the paste with the Cumin Seeds, Cardamom Pods and Curry Powder for 3-4 minutes.

  3. Add Lentils, Water, and Spinach. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the Spinach wilts.

  4. Transfer to a food processor and pulse until smooth. Stir in Cilantro Leaves reserving a few for the top. Season with Salt and fresh ground Black Pepper.

  5. Spoon in to a serving bowl and top with Cilantro Leaves.

  6. To cool the sauce down, add a little plain Yoghurt.

  7. Serving Suggestions: Eat in bites with Chipatti, Pita or Naan bread. Stir into boiled new Potatoes. As a condiment for Korma Chicken or Grilled Chicken.

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