Curried Red-lentil Stew With Vegetables

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 (2- by 1-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, quartered
  • 5 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
  • 5 1/3 cups water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup red lentils, picked over and rinsed
  • 3 medium carrots, quartered lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 cups chopped trimmed spinach leaves (3 oz)
  • 1 cup frozen peas (not thawed)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes

Description

In India, Lentil-based Dals Are Often Served As A Side Dish, But Adding A Host Of Vibrant Vegetables Turns This Into A Main Course.

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