Spinach And Tomato Dal (Indian Lentil Soup) Recipe

Name: Spinach And Tomato Dal (Indian Lentil Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils; 4 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pinch ground turmeric; 1 bunch spinach, chopped; 1 large plum tomato, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; water, as needed

Servings: persons

1 cup red lentils
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch ground turmeric
1 bunch spinach, chopped
1 large plum tomato, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
water, as needed

1
Bring lentils and 4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook at a simmer 10 minutes. Skim off any scum that forms and continue to simmer until the lentils are tender, about 1 hour.
2
Heat the oil in a separate saucepan. Cook mustard seeds and cumin seeds in hot oil until they start to splatter, 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion, garlic, and turmeric to the seeds; cook and stir until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir spinach, tomato, and cayenne pepper into the onion mixture; cook until the spinach wilts and the tomato is tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir the cooked lentils and cilantro into the spinach mixture; bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Adjust salt and water to taste and texture preferences.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup red lentils, 4 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Spinach And Tomato Dal (Indian Lentil Soup) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spinach And Tomato Dal (Indian Lentil Soup)

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