Palak Dal (Spinach Dal with Cumin and Mustard Seeds)

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated January/February 2020, America's Test Kitchen TV

This Indian staple is quick, easy, nourishing, inexpensive, and—most important—incredibly flavorful.

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 1 hour

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Quick-cooking red lentils are the centerpiece of our weeknight dal. Once they had softened, a vigorous whisk transformed them into a rustic, porridge-like stew without requiring us to break out a blender or food processor. Seasoning the len...

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