Ingredients

  • 1 cup lentils, green rinsed
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 16 ounces kale 1 pound, stem removed, well washed, and roughly chop the leaves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons coriander ground
  • 2 teaspoons cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 x cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 3 cloves garlic or to taste, minced
  • 1 1/2 inches ginger root freshly minced
  • 1 x cilantro freshly chopped, optional
  • 1 each Yogurt with Cumcumber and Mint (Kheere Ka Raita), prepared (click to view recipe)
  • 1 x Yogurt Naan, prepared (click to view recipe)

Method

  • Add the lentils and 6 cups of water, and salt into a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil, allow to boil for 5 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to simmer until the lentils are tender but not mush, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the kale during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
  • Drain the lentil-kale mixture, reserving 1 cup of cooking water.
  • Meanwhile add the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add coriander, cumin, mustard, cayenne pepper and curry powder, and cook for 1 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour the lentil-kale mixture and reserved cooking water into the skillet.
  • Cook under medium-low heat for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt to taste.
  • Serve with cilantro, raita or yogurt, and naan bread if desired.