Description
A hearty and nutritious dish made with lentils and spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Salt to taste
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Rinse lentils under cold water.
- Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add cumin seeds and sauté until fragrant.
- Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook until onion is translucent.
- Add tomatoes and turmeric. Cook until tomatoes soften.
- Add lentils and water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Season with salt and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust water for desired consistency.
- Serve with rice or bread.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Spinach Lentil Dal