Spinach Dahl Recipe

Name: Spinach Dahl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 200 g red lentils or 200 g green lentils; 720 ml water; 6 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 -2 hot red chili pepper, finely sliced; 1 teaspoon very finely grated fresh ginger; 8 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander; 560 g fresh spinach, washed, trimmed and chopped (frozen block is fine); 2 teaspoons salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or more)

Servings: persons

200 g red lentils or 200 g green lentils
720 ml water
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 -2 hot red chili pepper, finely sliced
1 teaspoon very finely grated fresh ginger
8 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
560 g fresh spinach, washed, trimmed and chopped (frozen block is fine)
2 teaspoons salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice (or more)

1
Put the lentils and the water into a heavy pot and bring to the boil.
2
Cover, turn heat to low and simmer until lentils are cooked (about 45 minutes).
3
Over a medium flame, heat the oil in a large pot, add chillies and ginger and stir fry for 10 seconds.
4
Add coriander and spinach, stir and cook until the spinach has wilted.
5
Put in cooked lentils and salt.
6
Stir and mix to bring to a simmer (you may need to add some water at this stage).
7
Cover and cook very gently for 25 minutes.
8
Add the black pepper and the lemon juice, stir and cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
9
Check seasonings.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 g red lentils or 200 g green lentils, 720 ml water, 6 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 -2 hot red chili pepper, finely sliced, and more.

Yes, Spinach Dahl falls under the Vegetarian 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 Dahl

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