Lentil And Spinach Puffs With Plum-date Dip

Ingredients

  • Puffs:
  • 3/4 cup dried small red lentils
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 3 1/2 cups coarsely chopped spinach (about 5 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded serrano chile
  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
  • Dip:
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 4 pitted prunes
  • 4 whole pitted dates
  • Remaining Ingredient:
  • Cilantro sprigs (optional)

Description

The Lentil Puffs, Studded With Spinach And Cilantro, Are A Specialty In The Northern And Western Parts Of India, Where They Are Enjoyed With Various Sauces. Make These Up To An Hour Ahead. To Reheat, Lightly Cover And Place In A 250º Oven For 12 Minutes

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