Vegan Gluten-free: Red lentil with turmeric and spinach

This easy, creamy red lentil dahl is packed with plant-based protein and very flavorful.

Vegan Gluten-free: Red lentil with turmeric and spinach

This fragrant Red Lentil with turmeric and spinach is very easy to mad, but it is so delicious, hearty and comfort food.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Hungarian, Indian

Keyword: red lentil, spinach, turmeric

Servings: 4 people

Author: Myreille

Ingredients

• 1 onion (diced)
• 4-5 gloves garlic (fine diced)
• 2 teaspoons ginger (fresh, grated)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin seeds
• 1 carrot (grated)
• 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
• 300 grams red lenils
• 150 grams spinach (sliced)
• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
• ¼ teaspoon crushed chilli
• salt
• ½ tablespoon sunflower (or canola) oil

Instructions

• Wash the red lentils 3-4 times and soak it until prep all the other ingredients.
• In a medium pan heat oil and add cumin and onion. Cook them for about 40 seconds.
• Add the garlic, ginger and grated carrots. Cook it for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the turmeric and garam masala, stir them well, and cook it for 30-40 seconds.
• Add the red lentils and 2 cups water. Add salt and stir it well. Bring to a boil, cover it with lid and simmer until lentils are soft, about 20-25 minutes.
• Add the spinach and chilli. Cook it for 1-2 minutes.
• Serve it warm.