Coconut red lentil dal

Coconut red lentil dal
  • Time30 minutes
  • Serves4
  • CuisineIndian
  • DietVegan
  • Per servingAbout 420 cal, 18g protein

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Ingredients

  • 1½ cups red lentils
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger
  • 5 oz baby spinach
  • 1 lemon
  • 1½ cups basmati rice
  • 2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Method

  1. Start the rice. Soften the onion in oil, then add the garlic, ginger, turmeric and garam masala.
  2. Add the rinsed lentils, tomatoes, coconut milk and 2 cups water. Simmer 20 minutes until the lentils collapse.
  3. Stir in the spinach and season with lemon juice and salt.
  4. Serve over rice.

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