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Red Lentil & Spinach Dal
Red lentils cook into a soft, comforting dal with ginger, tomato, and spinach. Serve with warm naan for a satisfying vegetarian dinner.
- 35 min in all
- 15 min hands-on
- Serves 4
- Easy
- Freezes well
Allergen flags
Gluten · Milk
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Ingredients
- Red lentil, rinsed1.5 cups
- Naan4 pieces
- Onion, finely diced1 medium
- Garlic, minced3 cloves
- Ginger, finely grated1 tbsp
- Canned diced tomato1 14.5 oz can
- Spinach, washed4 cups
- Cumin1 tsp
- Ghee1 tbsp
Method
- 1
Prep ingredients
Rinse the lentils, finely dice the onion, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger; set the remaining ingredients within reach.
- 2
Simmer the lentils
Combine the lentils and 750 ml water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over medium-low, stirring occasionally.
17 minTip: Stir more often near the end to keep lentils from sticking.
- 3
Cook the aromatics
Melt the ghee in a small skillet over medium heat; stir in the onion, garlic, ginger, and cumin as they cook.
7 min - 4
Finish the dal
Scrape the onion mixture and diced tomato into the saucepan; simmer over medium-low, stirring often, then fold in the spinach.
6 min - 5
Warm and serve
Warm the naan in a dry skillet over medium heat, turning once. Taste the dal and adjust with salt and a few grinds of black pepper; serve together.
3 min
Why Tonight would pick this
- Ready in 35 minutes, so it fits a busy weeknight.
- It freezes well, so nothing goes to waste.
- A Indian night to keep the week interesting.
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