Easy spinach dhal
Background
This easy spinach dahl is child-friendly as it’s very mild. Of course you can spice it up with chilli flakes, chilli powder or using hot curry powder!Serve it as part of an Indian menu or with basmati rice or naan bread.
Ingredients
- 200g red lentils
- 2 Tbsp oil
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 Tbsp grated ginger (fresh)
- 2 small or 1 large carrot
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 litre vegetable stock
- 100g baby spinach
Instructions
- Roughly chop the onion and the garlic. Slice the carrot. Rinse and drain the lentils. Measure out the spices in a small bowl.
- Heat the oil and fry the onion, garlic, ginger and carrot for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- When the onion is soft, add the spices and stir for a minute. Add the lentils, stirring again for a minute or so.
- Add the stock and bring to the boil, then simmer over low temperature for 20 minutes.
- Turn off the heat. Rinse and drain the spinach then add to the dhal. Let it steam under cover for 2-3 minutes then season to taste and serve.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Budget - Everyday - Kids Food - Main - Quick & Easy - Side
- Cuisines: - Indian
- Occasions: - Parties
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Detox - Diabetic - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Nut Free - Sugar Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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