Classic Coconut Red Lentil Dal with Spinach

Classic Coconut Red Lentil Dal with Spinach

A comforting and flavorful Indian-style red lentil dal simmered in creamy coconut milk with tender spinach. This classic recipe is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight meal.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
4
Time Required
35 min

Ingredients

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1 ½ cup red lentils
1 can coconut milk
3 cup vegetable broth
1 medium onion
3 clove garlic
1 inch ginger
2 tbsp curry powder
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
5 oz spinach
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse the red lentils thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.

  2. 2

    Finely chop the onion. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.

  3. 3

    Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

    5 min

  4. 4

    Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.

    1 min

  5. 5

    Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cook for another minute, stirring constantly.

    1 min

  6. 6

    Add the rinsed red lentils, coconut milk, and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender and have broken down.

    20 min

  7. 7

    Stir in the spinach, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach has wilted.

    2 min

  8. 8

    Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot.

Perfect With

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