Indian spiced lentils with kale

2 cup Masoor dal picked over and rinsed
1 teaspoon Salt
2 pounds Kale; stemmed, washed leaves coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons vegan margarine
2 teaspoon Ground coriander seeds
1 teaspoon Ground cumin seeds
1 teaspoon Ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon Hot red pepper flakes more to taste
4 Garlic clove(s), minced
4 teaspoons Ginger, minced

1. Bring lentils, 6 cups water and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan; boil for 5 minutes. Reduce heat; simmer until lentils are tender but still hold their shape, 20-25 minutes, adding kale during last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid. 2. Meanwhile, heat butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add next four ingredients; saute‚ to develop flavors, about 1 minute. Add garlic and ginger; saute‚ until softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add lentils and kale and reserved cooking liquid. Simmer to blend flavors, about 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning and serve.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user VEGFAERY.