Description
A flavorful and nutritious Indian Lentil Curry with Spinach that is vegan and gluten-free. This aromatic dish combines red lentils, fresh spinach, and a blend of traditional Indian spices cooked in coconut milk for a creamy texture.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup dry red lentils (masoor dal)
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
For the Curry:
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Rinse Lentils: Rinse the red lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Cook Lentils: In a medium pot, combine lentils and water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-18 minutes until tender.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil in a skillet, add mustard seeds, onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until softened.
- Add Spices: Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, chili powder, and cinnamon. Toast for 30 seconds.
- Cook Tomatoes: Add diced tomatoes, cook until softened and saucy.
- Combine: Mix the tomato-spice mixture with cooked lentils, add salt, coconut milk, and spinach. Simmer until spinach wilts.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning if needed, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a creamier curry, increase coconut milk to 3/4 cup.
- You can use frozen spinach, just thaw and squeeze out excess water.
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
