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Indian Dahl with Spinach

A hearty and nutritious Indian dish made with lentils and spinach.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions 

  1. Rinse the lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent.
  3. Add the minced garlic, ground turmeric, ground cumin, and ground coriander. Cook for another minute.
  4. Add the chopped tomato and cook until it softens.
  5. Add the rinsed lentils and water to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
  6. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for another 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 6mg

Keywords

Dahl, Lentils, Spinach
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