Chicken Or Lamb Dhansak Recipe

• 1/2 c. yellow split peas
• 1/4 c. chick peas
• 1/4 c. whole green gram
• 1/4 c. red lentils
• 1 sm eggplant
• 1 x red pumpkin (3 inch cubes)
• 1 med potato
• 1 med onion
• 1 x ripe tomato
• 1/2 c. minced spinach
• 2 lb chicken Or possibly 2 pounds lamb
• 3 x red chilies
• 2 x fresh green chilies
• 1 Tbsp. ginger
• 1/2 Tbsp. garlic
• 1/4 c. fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 c. coriander leaves
• 3 Tbsp. water
• 1 Tbsp. coriander seeds
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 x cinnamon stick (1 inch)
• 3 x cardamom
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 6 x black peppercorns
• 6 whl cloves
• 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
• 1 c. oil
• 2 med onions Salt -- to taste

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