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Spiced Dal and Sag Aloo combine hearty flavors and traditional Indian spices

Indian spiced Dal and Sag Aloo

A comforting Indian meal combining two beloved dishes: Dal and Sag Aloo. This vegetarian combination offers a perfect balance of proteins, vegetables, and complex flavors that work beautifully with rice or fresh naan bread.
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Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSodium: 150mgFiber: 10g

Ingredients
  

For the Dal

  • 200 g yellow split peas/split lentils rinsed and soaked for at least 30 mins
  • ½ a large onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp tomato passata homemade, or shop-bought with no added ingredients
  • ½ tsp each of garam masala & cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp each of tumeric and dried chilli flakes
  • ½ a fresh red chilli finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 500 ml water

Forthe Sag Aloo

  • 500 g new potatoes
  • 50 g fresh spinach
  • 1 tsp each of tumeric & cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp each of dried coriander & ground ginger
  • ½ a red chilli finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp butter

Instructions
 

Forthe Dal

  • Finely chop the onion and garlic, and heat the oil in a medium saucepan.
  • Fry the onion and garlic with the all the spices, except the fresh chilli, until tender.
  • Drain the peas and add to the pan along with the water.
  • Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and allow to simmer for about 30 mins, or until all the water is absorbed.
  • Stir in the fresh chilli and tomato passata.
  • Remove from the heat, allow to stand for a minute, and serve.

For the Sag Aloo

  • Chop the potatoes into halves or quarters, depending on their size.
  • Place into a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to the boil and simmer for about 10 minutes until tender.
  • Drain the potatoes and set to one side.
  • In a large frying pan, heat the butter, add the spices and chilli and allow to sizzle for a minute.
  • Add the potatoes and stir around to coat them in the spice mixture.
  • Stir in the spinach until it just begins to wilt.
  • Serve straight away.

Notes

Natural yogurt with some finely chopped fresh coriander stirred in makes for a great, simple condiment to these side dishes.
Keyword Asian recipes, dal and sag aloo, homemade side dish
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