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Easy spinach dhal

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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g 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
  • 100 g baby spinach

Method
 

  1. Roughly chop the onion and the garlic. Slice the carrot. Rinse and drain the lentils. Measure out the spices in a small bowl.
  2. Heat the oil and fry the onion, garlic, ginger and carrot for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. When the onion is soft, add the spices and stir for a minute. Add the lentils, stirring again for a minute or so.
  4. Add the stock and bring to the boil, then simmer over low temperature for 20 minutes.
  5. 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.