Split Pea Spinach Dal With Cauliflower

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups water, divided
• 1 cup dried yellow split peas
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups chopped cauliflower florets
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon cumin seed
• 1 tablespoon brown mustard seeds
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 4 cups torn spinach

Directions

1. 1

   Combine 2 1/2 cups water, peas, and bay leaf in a large saucepan; bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, 50 minutes or until tender. Add 1 cup water, cauliflower, and salt, and bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes or until cauliflower is very tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; discard bay leaf.

4. 4

   Heat butter and oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts. Add onion, ginger, and garlic; sauté 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Add cumin and next 5 ingredients (cumin through cloves); cook over low heat 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

6. 6

   Add onion mixture to pea mixture. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes or until thick. Stir in spinach; cook 3 minutes or until spinach wilts.