Spinach Dal with Cauliflower and Turmeric

This is a simplified version of a classic Indian dal without which a traditional Indian meal is incomplete. It is more of a stew than a soup but if you prefer a thinner version, simply decrease the final simmering time.

 

Number of Servings: 24 (379 G)
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hour and 40 Minutes

This is a simplified version of a classic Indian dal without which a traditional Indian meal is incomplete. It is more of a stew than a soup but if you prefer a thinner version, simply decrease the final simmering time.

 

Ingredients

  • 5 1/4 quarts water, divided
  • 6 cups dried yellow split peas (yellow are more traditional but use green if yellow are unavailable)
  • 4 each bay leaf
  • 3 quarts chopped cauliflower florets
  • 2 Tablespoons kosher salt
  • 3 Tablespoons canola oil
  • 6 cups diced yellow onion
  • 3 Tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh garlic
  • 6 Tablespoons cumin seeds
  • 6 Tablespoons brown mustard seeds
  • 3 Tablespoons ground coriander
  • 2 Tablespoons ground turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 6 quarts torn spinach leaves

Directions

Combine 3-3/4 quarts water, peas, and bay leaves in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, 50 minutes or until peas are tender. Add 6 cups water, cauliflower and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes or until cauliflower is very tender, stirring occasionally.

  1. Remove from heat; discard bay leaves.

Heat oil in a stainless rondo over medium-high heat. Add onion, ginger, and garlic; saute 3 minutes. Add cumin, mustard seeds, coriander, turmeric, cayenne and cloves.

Cook over low heat until onions soften and spices are fragrant, about 7-10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add onion mixture to pea mixture. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes or until thick. Stir in spinach; cook 3 minutes or until spinach wilts.

Nutrition Facts

24 servings per container

Serving Size 379G

Amount per serving
Calories 240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 640mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 13%
Dietary Fiber 15.5g 60%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars %
Sugar Alcohol 0g
Other Carbohydrate 16g
Protein 15g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 0mg 10%
Iron 0mg 25%
Potassium 915mg 26%
Vitamin A 0mcg 60%
Vitamin C 0mcg 60%
Vitamin E 0mg 6%
Vitamin K 0mcg 200%
Thiamin 0mg 30%
Riboflavin 0mg 15%
Niacin 0mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0mg 15%
Folate 0mcg 0%
Vitamin B12 0mcg 0%
Biotin 0mcg 0%
Chloride 0mg 2%
Pantothenate 0mg 15%
Phosphorus 0mg 25%
Iodine 0mcg 0%
Magnesium 0mg 25%
Zinc 0mg 15%
Selenium 0mcg 6%
Copper 0mg 25%
Manganese 0mg 60%
Chromium 0mcg 0%
Molybdenum 0mcg 8%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Water, Cauliflower, Green Split Peas, Spinach, Onion, Garlic, Canola Oil, Cumin, Salt, Mustard Seeds, Ginger, Tumeric, Cayenne Pepper, Cloves, Coriander, Bay Leaf.