Indian Dahl with Spinach

Cook plain lentils with Indian spices such as turmeric and garam masala and you get this delicious, authentic dahl. This recipe uses spinach and coconut milk, which is optional. Perfect addition to rice and curry.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 362 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 pound spinach, rinsed and chopped
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 ½ cups red lentils
• 1 teaspoon mustard seed
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• 3 ½ cups water
• ½ cup coconut milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Rinse lentils and soak for 20 minutes.

Step 2

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil and stir in salt, lentils, turmeric and chili powder. Cover and return to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook 5 minutes, or until lentils are soft. Add more water if necessary.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and saute onions with cumin and mustard seeds, stirring often. Cook until onions are transparent, and then combine with lentils. Stir in garam masala and coconut milk and cook until heated through.