Mixed Tarka Dhal with Kale

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Mixed Tarka Dhal with Kale

by Nayna Kanabar May-9th-2015

Protein packed mixed dhal with antioxidants from the kale make this dhal super healthy and delicious.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Chickpea Dhal
• 1/4 up Moong Dhal without husk
• 1/4 cup Split pidgeon peas Dhal
• 1 teaspoon Ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon Garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon Fresh green chilli paste
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon Chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Fresh coriander leaves
• large handful Kale
• 1/2 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
• 600ml Water
• 1 Medium tomato
• 5-6 slices Toasted Coconut

Method:

1. Wash the dhals and soak them for 4 hours in warm water.2. Boil the dhal in 400ml water for 30 minutes until its cooked but still holding shape.3. Wash the kale and chop it finely. Wash the tomato and chop it finely.4.In a pan add the oil, when it is hot add the mustard seeds and wait for them to crackle. add the garlic paste , ginger paste, chilli paste and sauté for 30 seconds.5. Add the kale and tomatoes and 100 ml water and cook the kale for 5 minutes.6. Add the cooked dhal, salt, turmeric, chilli powder, lemon juice to the kale and add 100ml water, simmer the dhal for 10 minutes until all spices , kale and dhal have all infused together well. Add more water to reach desired consistency.7.Take the dhal off the heat and transfer to a serving bowl , garnish with fresh coriander and coconut. Serve with boiled rice.

Details

Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 45 mins Total time: 55 mins Yield: 4 servings