Jun 09 2026
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Served With Recipe

Inspired by Gymkhana
Time1h
Serves4

Saag Makai, Dal Lasooni - Bread Basket or Basmati Rice

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Ingredients

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Saag Makai

Dal Lasooni

Bread Basket or Basmati Rice

Method

Saag Makai

  1. 1

    Prepare the Spinach

    Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water. Chop finely.

  2. 2

    Cook the Base

    In a pan, heat oil or ghee. Add cumin seeds and allow to sizzle. Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger, sautéing until onions are translucent.

  3. 3

    Add Spinach and Corn

    Add chopped spinach and corn kernels to the pan. Stir well.

  4. 4

    Season and Finish

    Add turmeric, garam masala, and salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.

Dal Lasooni

  1. 5

    Cook the Lentils

    Rinse the yellow lentils and boil them with water and turmeric until soft, about 20-25 minutes.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Tadka

    In a separate pan, heat oil or ghee. Add cumin seeds and sliced garlic, frying until garlic turns golden.

  3. 7

    Combine and Simmer

    Add chopped onions and tomatoes to the tadka, sautéing until soft. Add the cooked lentils and salt, simmer for 10 minutes.

  4. 8

    Garnish

    Finish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Basmati Rice

  1. 9

    Rinse and Boil

    Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a pot, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil.

  2. 10

    Cook the Rice

    Cover and reduce heat to low, cooking for 15 minutes, or until rice is fluffy and water is absorbed.

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