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Sag Dhal Sauce Recipe


Sag Dhal Sauce Recipe
This is another classic spicy Indian sauce that is usually served with flatbread like Tinadc's homemade Chipattis. There is nothing shy about this sauce but it can be cooled down by stirring in Yoghurt until you reach your individual whimp level...... More

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Ingredients
  • 6 Garlic Cloves, peeled
  • 2 fresh very hot Green Chiles (Thai, Hot Serrano, Green Habenero)
  • 2 inch piece of fresh Gingerroot, peeled
  • 3 Tbls Olive Oil
  • 1 Tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 12 Cardamom Pods
  • 1 1/2 Tsp mild Curry Powder
  • 1 16oz can Green or Brown Lentils, drained (or 14 oz dried Lentils cooked and drained.)
  • 2/3 cup Water
  • ½ lb fresh Baby Spinach Leaves
  • ½ bunch Cilantro Leaves.
  • Plain Yoghurt

Directions
  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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Comments


Sounds hot and delicious!


My wimp level is high, but I love Indian flavours. Can't wait to try this with Naan!! You got my 5!


Oh so spicy, sounds scrumptious!


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